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Anson County, NC
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Anson County, North Carolina.
Population
22,289
Land area
531sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Anson County
Anson County at a glance
- Anson County is 81% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,302 a year, 35% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,600 (49% below North Carolina) and median rent is $814 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wadesboro (4,972), Polkton (2,555) and Lilesville (971).
Local data for Anson County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks2
- Post Offices7
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants41
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Anson County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,302
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$148,600
Prices -5.0% in a year
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (742), Irish Americans (691), Mexican Americans (636).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,935
6,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $7,093 per person
PPP loans
$26M
521 loans, 3,209 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$27.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Anson County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anson County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
332
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anson County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Anson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Anson County, NC?
- Wadesboro is the largest city or town in Anson County, with about 4,972 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Anson County?
- Anson County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28007, 28091, 28102, 28119, 28133.
- What is the population of Anson County, NC?
- About 22,289 people live in Anson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Anson County?
- Anson County borders Union County, Stanly County, Chesterfield County, SC, Richmond County, Montgomery County, Marlboro County, SC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023