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Lowgap, NC
Census-designated place in Surry County, North Carolina.
Population
264
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
232
ZIP codes
0
Lowgap and its ZIP codes
Local data for Lowgap, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Surry County. PPP loans are for Lowgap.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,491
28,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$473M
FY 2026, $6,623 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lowgap, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 24°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowgap, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Lowgap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Galax, VACity | 9.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Baywood, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| Cana, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| DobsonTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| ToastCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| SpartaTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Fancy Gap, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| Mount AiryCity | 14 mi | 11.7 |
| Fries, VATown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Woodlawn, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 19.2 |
| Hilltown, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Flat RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Stevens Creek, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Independence, VATown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| ElkinTown | 18 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowgap, NC in?
- Lowgap is in Surry County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Lowgap, NC?
- About 264 people live in Lowgap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowgap?
- Nearby places include Galax, VA (9.9 mi), Baywood, VA (10 mi), Cana, VA (11 mi), Dobson (12 mi), Toast (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023