Wilkesboro, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Wilkesboro, North Carolina: 28697. Together they are home to 13,412 residents in 5,471 households. That is more than the 3,646 people counted inside Wilkesboro town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Wilkesboro town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,646 |
| Households | 1,670 |
| Median household income | $40,907 |
| Median home value | $223,700 |
| Median age | 47.9 |
| Median rent | $764 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,412 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,471 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $52,988 (28697) to $52,988 (28697) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,988 |
| Homeowners | 66.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 11 routes, 5,665 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Wilkesboro
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28697 | Wilkesboro | 13,412 | 5,471 | $52,988 | $218,500 | 66.7% | 32.6% | 7.1% | 11 | 6,250 | 10% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Wilkesboro when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilkesboro town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilkesboro. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Wilkesboro.
Counties
- Wilkes County — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wilkesboro, NC?
- 28697. A ZIP code is listed for Wilkesboro when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wilkesboro town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wilkesboro.
- What is the population of Wilkesboro, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 3,646 residents inside Wilkesboro town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Wilkesboro hold 13,412 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Wilkesboro, NC?
- $40,907 inside Wilkesboro town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $52,988 to $52,988.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wilkesboro, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 11 carrier routes reaching 5,665 residential and 584 business mailboxes.
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