City

Warrenton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,763Population
💰$43,878Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$99,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.6%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 50.6%Asian: 1.5%Other: 6%Race
White26.6%
Hispanic7.7%
Black50.6%
Asian1.5%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 87% above avg
HS Graduate1,647 (40.8%)
Some College659 (16.3%)
Associates631 (15.6%)
Bachelors387 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree715 (17.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
HS Grad40.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,878 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$99,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units3,586
Vacant Units752

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Warrenton, NC

Warrenton is a city in North Carolina, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,763 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Warrenton is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,878 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Warrenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Warrenton is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.64%).

Warrenton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Warrenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27589 6,763 $43,878 $99,700 $830 9.1% 27.3% 65.6%