County ProfileNC
Wilkes County
Population: 65,969 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
65,969
People
Median age
45.7
Housing
Total households
27,107
Income
Median household income
$51,721
Housing
Total housing units
31,836
Employment
Employment rate
52.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.5%
County details
Local time 05:38:05(ET)| Name | Wilkes |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard1 Unique |
| Area code | 252, 336, 743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 36.2088833, -81.1660949 |
| Land area | 753.7 sq miles(1,952 km²) |
Map of Wilkes county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wilkes County
Compare the largest cities in Wilkes County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro | 4,382 | $38,474 | 2ZIPs |
| Wilkesboro | 3,687 | $40,907 | 1ZIPs |
| Roaring River | 2,861 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Purlear | 2,549 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Boomer | 2,059 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Millers Creek | 1,931 | $63,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Traphill | 1,831 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Moravian Falls | 1,712 | $47,548 | 1ZIPs |
| Hays | 1,595 | $55,035 | 1ZIPs |
| Ferguson | 1,395 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Grady | 936 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pleasant Hill | 831 | $52,381 | 1ZIPs |
| Ronda | 438 | $48,393 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wilkes County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wilkes County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | $50,280 | 20,588 |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro | $52,988 | 12,674 |
| 28651 | Millers Creek | $61,623 | 6,305 |
| 28635 | Hays | $44,901 | 3,464 |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls | $57,438 | 3,354 |
| 28669 | Roaring River | $47,358 | 2,861 |
| 28670 | Ronda | $49,567 | 2,747 |
| 28665 | Purlear | $45,685 | 2,549 |
| 28606 | Boomer | $56,600 | 2,059 |
| 28685 | Traphill | $46,406 | 1,831 |
| 28624 | Ferguson | $51,836 | 1,395 |
| 28649 | Mc Grady | $47,016 | 936 |
| 27866 | Pleasant Hill | $63,036 | 756 |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro | — | — |
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