Wilkes County, North Carolina ZIP codes
13 ZIP codes are in Wilkes County, plus 11 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the North Wilkesboro, NC micro area.
- ZIP codes
- 13
- Population in these ZIPs
- 60,952
- Avg. median income
- $51,700population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 12
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ZIP codes in Wilkes County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28606 | Boomer | 2,187 | $56,600 | $210,500 |
| 28624 | Ferguson | 1,438 | $51,836 | $220,500 |
| 28635 | Hays | 2,669 | $44,901 | $203,900 |
| 28649 | Mc Grady | 1,355 | $47,016 | $122,100 |
| 28651 | Millers Creek | 5,578 | $61,623 | $229,200 |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls | 3,168 | $57,438 | $237,200 |
| 28656 PO Box | North Wilkesboro | — | — | — |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | 21,422 | $50,280 | $209,600 |
| 28665 | Purlear | 2,483 | $45,685 | $289,700 |
| 28669 | Roaring River | 2,935 | $47,358 | $210,600 |
| 28670 | Ronda | 2,124 | $49,567 | $208,700 |
| 28685 | Traphill | 2,181 | $46,406 | $188,500 |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro | 13,412 | $52,988 | $272,200 |
ZIP codes partly in Wilkes County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Wilkes County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27020 | Hamptonville | Yadkin County | 6,207 | $50,489 | $246,000 |
| 28618 | Deep Gap | Watauga County | 2,208 | $59,653 | $396,900 |
| 28621 | Elkin | Surry County | 9,403 | $53,616 | $226,900 |
| 28640 | Jefferson | Ashe County | 4,820 | $53,155 | $373,600 |
| 28642 | Jonesville | Yadkin County | 5,602 | $44,543 | $179,300 |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs | Alleghany County | 1,433 | $52,798 | $293,300 |
| 28645 | Lenoir | Caldwell County | 45,997 | $51,650 | $215,100 |
| 28675 | Sparta | Alleghany County | 6,745 | $44,560 | $245,400 |
| 28676 | State Road | Surry County | 3,100 | $60,833 | $258,200 |
| 28683 | Thurmond | Surry County | 1,614 | $45,423 | $229,600 |
| 28689 | Union Grove | Iredell County | 2,188 | $70,565 | $345,800 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Cities and towns in Wilkes County
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Wilkes County, North Carolina?
13 ZIP codes are mainly in Wilkes County, and 11 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Wilkes County?
ZIP codes in Wilkes County use the city names Boomer, Ferguson, Hays, Mc Grady, Millers Creek, Moravian Falls, North Wilkesboro, Purlear, Roaring River, Ronda, Traphill and Wilkesboro.
What metro area is Wilkes County in?
Wilkes County is part of the North Wilkesboro, NC micropolitan statistical area.