City

Andrews, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,624Population
💰$39,299Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$170,500Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 3.6%Other: 1.9%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Black3.6%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,495 (38.1%)
Some College429 (10.9%)
Associates514 (13.1%)
Bachelors503 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree902 (23%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,299 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$170,500 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units3,292
Vacant Units681

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Andrews, NC

Andrews is a city in North Carolina, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,624 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Andrews is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,299 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Andrews is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Andrews is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Andrews
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28901 5,624 $39,299 $170,500 $739 6.3% 35.8% 81.2%