Mulberry
Census-designated place in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Mulberry is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, with 2,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,322 ft (403 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairplains, 2.4 miles S.
- 2,275residents (2020 Census)
- 1,322 ftelevation · 403 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 447 / sq mipopulation density
- 28659ZIP code
About Mulberry
Mulberry is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,332 at the 2010 U.S. Census. The community was given its name by the first European pioneers to settle the area in the 1750s. These settlers called the region "Mulberry Fields", after the many mulberry trees in the area. Mulberry Creek, one of the largest streams in Wilkes County, takes its name from the community of Mulberry, and flows through the area.
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Living in Mulberry
- Median household income
- $51,919
- Median home value
- $172,400
- Median rent
- $604/mo
- Median age
- 47.9
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Mulberry had 2,275 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,275 |
|---|---|
| Density | 447 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mulberry at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkes County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,275 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.09 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2257° N, 81.1652° W |
| ZIP code | 28659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3745560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mulberry
- Fairplains2.4 mi S
- Hays3.2 mi NE
- North Wilkesboro3.9 mi S
- Cricket4.2 mi S
- Millers Creek4.6 mi SW
- Wilkesboro5.8 mi S
- Moravian Falls8.2 mi S
- Ronda12.4 mi E
- Pleasant Hill15.2 mi E
- Elkin17.9 mi E
- Jonesville18.5 mi E
- Sparta19.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Mulberry
What county is Mulberry in?
Mulberry is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mulberry, NC?
2,275 people lived in Mulberry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mulberry, NC?
The ZIP code of Mulberry is 28659.
What is the elevation of Mulberry?
1,322 feet (403 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mulberry?
Fairplains (2.4 mi), Hays (3.2 mi), North Wilkesboro (3.9 mi), Cricket (4.2 mi), Millers Creek (4.6 mi).
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