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Warren County, NC
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Warren County, North Carolina.
Population
18,795
Land area
429sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Warren County
Warren County at a glance
- Warren County is 80% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,638, 30% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,200 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $790 a month.
- Its largest cities are Norlina (1,087), Warrenton (772) and Macon (66).
Local data for Warren County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warren County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,638
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$154,200
Prices -2.4% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,171), Irish Americans (786), Mexican Americans (480).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,096
2,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,932
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $5,545 per person
PPP loans
$7.2M
223 loans, 1,049 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Warren County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warren County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
281
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warren County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Warren County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Warren County, NC?
- Norlina is the largest city or town in Warren County, with about 1,087 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Warren County?
- Warren County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27551, 27563, 27570, 27589, 27594.
- What is the population of Warren County, NC?
- About 18,795 people live in Warren County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Warren County?
- Warren County borders Nash County, Franklin County, Halifax County, Vance County, Mecklenburg County, VA, Northampton County, Brunswick County, VA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023