Alleghany County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
11,049
population (2021)
-1.0%
pop change since 2010
37005
FIPS code
Alleghany County ZIP code map
About Alleghany County
Alleghany County is located in North Carolina and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,049 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1% from 11,155 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alleghany County is 37005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,049 |
| 2010 population | 11,155 |
| Change | -1.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37005 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alleghany County
ZIP codes for Alleghany County, NC (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28623 | Ennice | Alleghany | View map |
| 28627 | Glade Valley | Alleghany | View map |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs | Alleghany | View map |
| 28663 | Piney Creek | Alleghany | View map |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap | Alleghany | View map |
| 28675 | Sparta | Alleghany | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,493
Population
50.5
Median age
$40,220
Median household income
$32,002
Per capita income
$139,767
Median home value
$352
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
7,101
Housing units
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
215
Under 5
236
257
5–9
282
234
10–14
257
282
15–19
310
246
20–24
271
576
25–34
634
547
35–44
602
693
45–54
762
360
55–59
395
520
60–64
573
897
65–74
987
462
75–84
508
184
85+
203
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,809 | 12.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,684 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,241 | 29.8% |
| Median age | 50.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,734 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 412 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 293 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
12.4%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $40,220 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.3%
$50k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
14.5%
$300k–$500k
19.1%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,767 |
| Median rent / month | $352 |
| Owner occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter occupied | 14.5% |
| Vacant | 47.1% |
| Single-family detached | 80.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 27.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.1% |
| Electricity | 43.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.8% |
| Fuel oil | 13.6% |
| Wood | 9.7% |
| Solar | 4.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,840 | 58.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 175 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 959 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,255 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,057 | 16.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,187 | 42.8% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.0% | 11.2% |
| Married | 67.5% | 61.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.8%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 141 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 797 | 30.8% |
| High school | 400 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 410 | 36.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Construction
11.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Professional & management
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Other services
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.2% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 11.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.5% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 12.2% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.4 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
17.2%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.1% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 812 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.3% |
| Public insurance | 45.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,042 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 251 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 251 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,001 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 10,977 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,035 | 59.7% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 492 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 207 | 59.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,970 | 34.5% |
| French | 1,452 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 611 | 5.3% |
| English | 90 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 45 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.0% |
| Internet access | 85.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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