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North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Population: 4,382 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

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

People
Total population
4,382
People
Median age
43.1
Housing
Total households
1,859
Income
Median household income
$38,474
Housing
Total housing units
2,025
Employment
Employment rate
48.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
87%
City details
Local time 03:22:04(ET)
LocationNorth Wilkesboro, NC
Population (ZIP areas)20,588(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard1 Unique
CountyWilkes
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates36.2159592, -81.1481686
Land area100.6 sq miles(260,635,987 m²)

Map of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in North Wilkesboro

Explore the ZIP codes that make up North Wilkesboro. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
28656Unique
28659Standard$50,28020,588

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

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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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