City

Whitakers, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Nash County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,484Population
💰$65,806Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$128,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 66.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White29.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Black66.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
No HS Diploma271 (8.5%)
HS Graduate1,140 (35.9%)
Some College446 (14.1%)
Associates697 (22%)
Bachelors266 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree354 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 8.5%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS8.5%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,806 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$128,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,007/mo
Total Housing Units2,035
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Whitakers, NC

Whitakers is a city in North Carolina, located in Nash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,484 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Whitakers is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,806 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Whitakers is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,007 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitakers is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (66.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitakers
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27891 4,484 $65,806 $128,400 $1,007 12.9% 19.5% 77.7%