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County ProfileNC

Gates County

Population: 10,478 · 7 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
10,478
People
Median age
47.6
Housing
Total households
4,192
Income
Median household income
$66,333
Housing
Total housing units
4,827
Employment
Employment rate
52.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.8%
County details
Local time 03:18:07(ET)
NameGates
Total ZIP codes7total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard1 PO Box
Area code252
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates36.4421353, -76.7023552
Land area340.6 sq miles(882.2 km²)

Map of Gates county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Gates County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Gates County

Compare the largest cities in Gates County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Gates3,5241ZIPs
Corapeake1,6061ZIPs
Eure1,4851ZIPs
Hobbsville1,1541ZIPs
Sunbury276$62,9021ZIPs
Gatesville267$73,6111ZIPs
Roduco1591ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Gates County

Review the most populated postal areas across Gates County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
27937Gates$70,0863,524
27926Corapeake$57,3331,606
27935Eure$82,1151,485
27979Sunbury$63,1701,393
27938Gatesville$65,2171,330
27946Hobbsville$74,4211,154
27969Roduco159

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS