City

Alexander, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,515Population
💰$92,047Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$290,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.5%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.9% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.9%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.40
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (1%)
HS Graduate739 (20.2%)
Some College307 (8.4%)
Associates660 (18%)
Bachelors297 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,626 (44.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 20.2%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad20.2%
Some College8.4%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,047 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$290,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,115/mo
Total Housing Units1,996
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
74%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Alexander, NC

Alexander is a city in North Carolina, located in Buncombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,515 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Alexander is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,047 is above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alexander is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $290,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,115 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alexander is well-educated. 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.02%).

Alexander, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Alexander
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28701 5,515 $92,047 $290,500 $1,115 1.5% 52.5% 83.6%