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Mulberry, NC
Census-designated place in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Population
2,037
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Mulberry and its ZIP codes
Mulberry at a glance
- Mulberry is 81% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,919, 28% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,400 (40% below North Carolina) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Mulberry, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mulberry, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,919
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$172,400
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (359), Irish Americans (173), French Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilkes County. PPP loans are for Mulberry.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,964
18,897 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,892
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$488M
FY 2026, $7,392 per person
How people get to work
Mulberry, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mulberry, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
737
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mulberry, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Mulberry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairplainsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.2 |
| HaysCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 6.2 |
| North WilkesboroTown | 3.7 mi | 6.6 |
| CricketCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Millers CreekCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.5 |
| WilkesboroTown | 6.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Moravian FallsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RondaTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| ElkinTown | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| JonesvilleTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| SpartaTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Love ValleyTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| JeffersonTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| West JeffersonTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mulberry, NC in?
- Mulberry is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mulberry, NC?
- About 2,037 people live in Mulberry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mulberry?
- Nearby places include Fairplains (2.8 mi), Hays (3 mi), North Wilkesboro (3.7 mi), Cricket (4.4 mi), Millers Creek (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023