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Deep Run, NC

Census-designated place in Lenoir County, North Carolina.

Population

662

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

233

ZIP codes

0

Deep Run and its ZIP codes

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Deep Run at a glance

  • The median household income is $54,602, 25% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,400 (75% below North Carolina) and median rent is $780 a month.

Local data for Deep Run, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Deep Run, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,602

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$73,400

Median rent

$780/mo

Homeownership

76.0%

Bachelor's or higher

6.2%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (54), Irish Americans (37), German Americans (29).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lenoir County. PPP loans are for Deep Run.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,662

29,635 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,998

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$437M

FY 2026, $7,936 per person

Lenoir County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Deep Run, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone94.9%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Deep Run, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

391

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

365

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

53.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Deep Run, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.6%

U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

17.7%

U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

Cities near Deep Run

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pink HillTown6.1 mi0.5
Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.5
Seven SpringsTown9.4 mi0.3
KinstonCity12 mi18.3
Potters HillCensus-designated place12 mi5.4
La GrangeTown12 mi2.3
Walnut CreekVillage14 mi2.1
BeulavilleTown15 mi1.5
DoverTown17 mi1
GraingersCensus-designated place17 mi1.7
ElroyCensus-designated place18 mi6.5
KenansvilleTown19 mi2.1
New HopeCensus-designated place19 mi2.5
RichlandsTown19 mi1.7
DudleyCensus-designated place20 mi2.8
Mount OliveTown20 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Deep Run, NC in?
Deep Run is in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Deep Run, NC?
About 662 people live in Deep Run, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Deep Run?
Nearby places include Pink Hill (6.1 mi), Jackson Heights (7.2 mi), Seven Springs (9.4 mi), Kinston (12 mi), Potters Hill (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023