Wilkes County Jail
Wilkes County Jail
County Jail / Adult Detention FacilityMailing Address
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Wilkes County Jail
502 Courthouse Drive
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Wilkes County Jail
502 Courthouse Drive
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Physical Address
502 Courthouse Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Phone
Governing Agency
Wilkes County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate / Booking Number — Not required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Use the inmate's full booked/legal name and identifying number when known. Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Wilkes County provides Secure Mail through Access Corrections for electronic messages and photographs. Confirm current physical-photo restrictions before postal mailing.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Confirm current publisher/vendor and package restrictions before ordering books, magazines, newspapers or parcels.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
U.S. Postal Money Orders may be mailed under the current Wilkes account instructions; cash and personal checks are not accepted by mail.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Verify current custody, visitor approval/registration, identification requirements and the current visitation schedule before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Verify the person is currently housed at Wilkes County Jail before mailing.
Use:
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Wilkes County Jail
502 Courthouse Drive
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address. Confirm current local restrictions before sending photos, publications, packages, money or irreplaceable originals.
Use:
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Wilkes County Jail
502 Courthouse Drive
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address. Confirm current local restrictions before sending photos, publications, packages, money or irreplaceable originals.
About Wilkes County Jail
Wilkes County's current official site identifies one Wilkes County Jail at 502 Courthouse Drive. The old 'Female Detention Center' label is normalized to the current jail name.