McGrady, North Carolina

McGrady is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. As of 2015, the population was 993.[2] McGrady is located along North Carolina Highway 18, 14 miles (23 km) north-northwest of Wilkesboro. McGrady has a post office with ZIP code 28649.[3][4] McGrady is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains; the Blue Ridge dominate the community's northern horizon. McGrady consists of numerous valleys with creeks and streams, lower mountain ridges, farms, and forests. The largest stream in the community is Mulberry Creek, which flows south to the Yadkin River, Wilkes County's largest river.

McGrady, North Carolina
Unincorporated community
McGrady, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
McGrady, North Carolina
McGrady, North Carolina
McGrady, North Carolina is located in the United States
McGrady, North Carolina
McGrady, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°20′36″N 81°13′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilkes
Elevation
1,732 ft (528 m)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total993
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28649
Area code336
GNIS feature ID1023357[1]

References
  1. "McGrady". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "ZIP Code 28649 Map, Demographics, More for Mcgrady, NC".
  3. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  4. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved March 6, 2014.


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