Hays
Census-designated place in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Hays is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, with 1,595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,348 ft (411 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mulberry, 3.2 miles SW.
- 1,595residents (2020 Census)
- 1,348 ftelevation · 411 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 259 / sq mipopulation density
- 28659ZIP code
About Hays
Hays is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,595 at the 2020 census. North Wilkes High School, one of Wilkes County's four public high schools, is located in Hays.
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Living in Hays
- Median household income
- $55,035
- Median home value
- $183,800
- Median age
- 48.2
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Hays had 1,595 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Density | 259 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hays at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkes County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,595 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.16 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2469° N, 81.1142° W |
| ZIP code | 28659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3730340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hays
- Mulberry3.2 mi SW
- Fairplains4.3 mi SW
- North Wilkesboro5.3 mi S
- Cricket7.0 mi SW
- Millers Creek7.8 mi SW
- Wilkesboro8.0 mi SW
- Ronda9.7 mi E
- Moravian Falls10.4 mi S
- Pleasant Hill12.2 mi E
- Elkin14.9 mi E
- Jonesville15.7 mi E
- Sparta17.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hays
What county is Hays in?
Hays is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hays, NC?
1,595 people lived in Hays at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hays, NC?
The ZIP code of Hays is 28659.
What is the elevation of Hays?
1,348 feet (411 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hays?
Mulberry (3.2 mi), Fairplains (4.3 mi), North Wilkesboro (5.3 mi), Cricket (7.0 mi), Millers Creek (7.8 mi).
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