Moravian Falls
Census-designated place in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Moravian Falls is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, with 1,712 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,194 ft (364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wilkesboro, 2.4 miles N.
- 1,712residents (2020 Census)
- 1,194 ftelevation · 364 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 334 / sq mipopulation density
- 28697ZIP code
About Moravian Falls
Moravian Falls (formerly, Petersburg and Forks of the Road) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,712 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Moravian Falls
- Median household income
- $47,548
- Median home value
- $218,800
- Median rent
- $700/mo
- Median age
- 49.8
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Moravian Falls had 1,712 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,712 |
|---|---|
| Density | 334 per sq mi (129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moravian Falls at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkes County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,712 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.12 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1088° N, 81.1864° W |
| ZIP code | 28697 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moravian Falls
- Wilkesboro2.4 mi N
- Cricket4.2 mi N
- North Wilkesboro5.2 mi NE
- Fairplains6.1 mi N
- Millers Creek6.3 mi NW
- Mulberry8.2 mi N
- Hays10.4 mi N
- Taylorsville13.3 mi S
- Love Valley14.2 mi SE
- Hiddenite15.1 mi SE
- Ronda15.6 mi NE
- Stony Point18.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Moravian Falls
What county is Moravian Falls in?
Moravian Falls is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Moravian Falls, NC?
1,712 people lived in Moravian Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moravian Falls, NC?
The ZIP code of Moravian Falls is 28697.
What is the elevation of Moravian Falls?
1,194 feet (364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moravian Falls?
Wilkesboro (2.4 mi), Cricket (4.2 mi), North Wilkesboro (5.2 mi), Fairplains (6.1 mi), Millers Creek (6.3 mi).
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