City

Almond, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Swain County  ·  North Carolina

👥471Population
💰$36,995Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$316,300Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊14.5%Unemployment▲ 196% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
21%
5–17
13%
25–44
33%
45–64
4%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment14.5% ▲ 196% above avg
HS Graduate48 (17.2%)
Some College76 (27.2%)
Associates85 (30.5%)
Bachelors16 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree54 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 27.2%Associates: 30.5%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad17.2%
Some College27.2%
Associates30.5%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,995 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$316,300 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units385
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
52%
About Almond, NC

Almond is a city in North Carolina, located in Swain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 471 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Almond is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,995 is well below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Almond is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $316,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Almond is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Almond, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Almond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28702 471 $36,995 $316,300 14.5% 25.1% 76.1%