Wilkes County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 14 ZIP codes · 13 cities
14
ZIP codes
65,806
population (2021)
-5.1%
pop change since 2010
37193
FIPS code
Wilkes County ZIP code map
About Wilkes County
Wilkes County is located in North Carolina and contains 14 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 65,806 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.1% from 69,340 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wilkes County is 37193.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 65,806 |
| 2010 population | 69,340 |
| Change | -5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37193 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wilkes County
Boomer
Ferguson
Hays
Mc Grady
Millers Creek
Moravian Falls
North Wilkesboro
Purlear
Roaring River
Ronda
Thurmond
Traphill
Wilkesboro
ZIP codes for Wilkes County, NC (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28606 | Boomer | Wilkes | View map |
| 28624 | Ferguson | Wilkes | View map |
| 28635 | Hays | Wilkes | View map |
| 28649 | Mc Grady | Wilkes | View map |
| 28651 | Millers Creek | Wilkes | View map |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls | Wilkes | View map |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro | Wilkes | View map |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | Wilkes | View map |
| 28665 | Purlear | Wilkes | View map |
| 28669 | Roaring River | Wilkes | View map |
| 28670 | Ronda | Wilkes | View map |
| 28683 | Thurmond | Wilkes | View map |
| 28685 | Traphill | Wilkes | View map |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro | Wilkes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
65,596
Population
46.1
Median age
$48,285
Median household income
$28,201
Per capita income
$145,050
Median home value
$686
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
24,596
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,606
Under 5
1,564
1,773
5–9
1,728
1,910
10–14
1,862
1,941
15–19
1,891
1,902
20–24
1,853
3,480
25–34
3,391
3,622
35–44
3,530
4,449
45–54
4,335
2,512
55–59
2,447
2,456
60–64
2,393
4,318
65–74
4,208
2,334
75–84
2,274
920
85+
897
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,809 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 52,787 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 14,951 | 24.2% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
3.4%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,216 | 84.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,217 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,047 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,332 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 1,329 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 297 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
19.2%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $48,285 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.9%
$50k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,050 |
| Median rent / month | $686 |
| Owner occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter occupied | 21.8% |
| Vacant | 18.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 29.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 35.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 65.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.4% |
| Fuel oil | 10.7% |
| Wood | 8.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,582 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,839 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,493 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,271 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,288 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,580 | 42.2% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.9% | 18.4% |
| Married | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 429 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 654 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 5,859 | 48.1% |
| High school | 2,865 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,315 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Retail trade
13.4%
Construction
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Other services
6.5%
Professional & management
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.2% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
26.9%
18 and over
14.1%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
34.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,917 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 16.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,426 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 1,132 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,020 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 63,349 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 63,010 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 51,477 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 339 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,247 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 859 | 35.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 20,966 | 32% |
| French | 7,797 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 4,500 | 6.9% |
| English | 408 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 197 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 119 | 0.2% |
| German | 113 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 57 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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