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Whitsett, NC
Town in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Population
569
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
220
ZIP codes
0
Whitsett and its ZIP codes
Whitsett at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $83,393 a year, 15% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,000 (26% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,167 a month.
Local data for Whitsett, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitsett, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,393
Poverty rate
2.8%
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,167/mo
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
56.5
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (84), Mexican Americans (80), Irish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guilford County. PPP loans are for Whitsett.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,939
292,379 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $6,810 per person
How people get to work
Whitsett, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitsett, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
803
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
707
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitsett, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Whitsett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GibsonvilleTown | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| SedaliaTown | 2.9 mi | 2 |
| ElonTown | 3.9 mi | 4.3 |
| McLeansvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
| BurlingtonCity | 5.7 mi | 30.8 |
| AlamanceVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.3 |
| OssipeeTown | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| GrahamCity | 10 mi | 11 |
| Forest OaksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Haw RiverTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| SwepsonvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Green LevelTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Pleasant GardenTown | 14 mi | 15 |
| GreensboroCity | 14 mi | 134.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitsett, NC in?
- Whitsett is in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Whitsett, NC?
- About 569 people live in Whitsett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitsett?
- Nearby places include Gibsonville (2.2 mi), Sedalia (2.9 mi), Elon (3.9 mi), McLeansville (4.9 mi), Burlington (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023