Wilkes County, NC ZIP Codes
18 ZIP codes cover all or part of Wilkes County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 65,935 residents in the county, with a median household income of $51,721 and a median home value of $168,800. Median household income ranges from $44,543 in 28642 to $70,565 in 28689. Its largest communities include North Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, Cricket, Mulberry and Fairplains.
Wilkes County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 65,935 |
| Households | 27,107 |
| Median household income | $51,721 |
| Median home value | $168,800 |
| Median age | 45.7 |
| Median rent | $723 |
All 18 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 85,067 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 35,161 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,543 (28642) to $70,565 (28689) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,313 |
| Homeowners | 72.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 72 routes, 38,136 homes (18 of 18 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wilkes County: 28689 ($70,565)
- Most residents: 28659 (21,422 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28635 (88.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28689 (43.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 28685 (19.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28685 (35.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 28618 ($338,400)
Every ZIP code in Wilkes County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | 21,422 | 8,869 | $50,280 | $159,300 | 68.0% | 27.1% | 3.7% | 15 | 9,287 | 100% of its land |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro | 13,412 | 5,471 | $52,988 | $218,500 | 66.7% | 32.6% | 7.1% | 11 | 6,250 | 100% of its land |
| 28621 | Elkin | 9,403 | 4,126 | $53,616 | $159,000 | 68.7% | 25.0% | 9.4% | 9 | 5,006 | 32% of its land |
| 28642 | Jonesville | 5,602 | 2,358 | $44,543 | $144,500 | 62.3% | 27.9% | 10.3% | 5 | 2,631 | 12% of its land |
| 28651 | Millers Creek | 5,578 | 2,315 | $61,623 | $175,300 | 76.9% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 4 | 2,676 | 100% of its land |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls | 3,168 | 1,259 | $57,438 | $228,700 | 82.8% | 26.3% | 1.1% | 3 | 1,577 | 92% of its land |
| 28676 | State Road | 3,100 | 1,420 | $60,833 | $242,600 | 80.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 3 | 1,558 | 24% of its land |
| 28669 | Roaring River | 2,935 | 1,254 | $47,358 | $137,500 | 86.3% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 2 | 1,295 | 100% of its land |
| 28635 | Hays | 2,669 | 1,249 | $44,901 | $145,900 | 88.6% | 24.2% | 1.3% | 3 | 1,631 | 100% of its land |
| 28665 | Purlear | 2,483 | 998 | $45,685 | $167,400 | 82.4% | 28.5% | 6.2% | 2 | 1,309 | 100% of its land |
| 28618 | Deep Gap | 2,208 | 837 | $59,653 | $338,400 | 75.4% | 33.3% | 13.4% | 2 | 1,224 | 12% of its land |
| 28689 | Union Grove | 2,188 | 758 | $70,565 | $157,100 | 73.0% | 43.0% | 2.7% | 2 | 833 | 17% of its land |
| 28606 | Boomer | 2,187 | 844 | $56,600 | $95,900 | 82.7% | 26.1% | 1.8% | 2 | 1,005 | 89% of its land |
| 28685 | Traphill | 2,181 | 769 | $46,406 | $123,200 | 84.3% | 35.0% | 19.8% | 2 | 869 | 100% of its land |
| 28670 | Ronda | 2,124 | 902 | $49,567 | $155,800 | 68.3% | 16.5% | 3.0% | 2 | 1,267 | 100% of its land |
| 28683 | Thurmond | 1,614 | 689 | $45,423 | $176,600 | 78.1% | 24.4% | 4.0% | 2 | 825 | 27% of its land |
| 28624 | Ferguson | 1,438 | 615 | $51,836 | $202,500 | 80.7% | 32.7% | 1.9% | 2 | 793 | 100% of its land |
| 28649 | Wilkes County | 1,355 | 428 | $47,016 | $122,100 | 72.0% | 43.0% | 4.1% | 1 | 383 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Wilkes County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- North Wilkesboro — 4,421 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wilkesboro — 3,646 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cricket — 2,317 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mulberry — 2,037 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fairplains — 1,803 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Millers Creek — 1,689 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Moravian Falls — 1,285 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Hays — 1,053 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Pleasant Hill — 793 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Ronda — 436 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Wilkes County — 17 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wilkes County, NC?
- 28659, 28697, 28621, 28642, 28651, 28654, 28676, 28669, 28635, 28665, 28618, 28689, 28606, 28685, 28670, 28683, 28624 and 28649. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Wilkes County?
- 65,935 residents in 27,107 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Wilkes County?
- $51,721 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $44,543 (28642) to $70,565 (28689).
- Which Wilkes County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28689, at $70,565, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Wilkes County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wilkes County?
- For the 18 of 18 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 72 carrier routes reaching 38,136 residential and 2,309 business mailboxes.
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