City

Albemarle, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Stanly County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,187Population
💰$55,610Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$194,200Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 14.8%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic5.3%
Black14.8%
Asian2.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma227 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,167 (30%)
Some College2,730 (15.8%)
Associates2,800 (16.2%)
Bachelors2,468 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree3,848 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,610 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$194,200 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$823/mo
Total Housing Units12,847
Vacant Units2,042

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Albemarle, NC

Albemarle is a city in North Carolina, located in Stanly County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,187 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Albemarle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,610 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Albemarle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $823 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albemarle is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.56%).

Albemarle, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Albemarle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28001 26,187 $55,610 $194,200 $823 4.1% 36.6% 66.9%

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