City

Arden, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥23,516Population
💰$79,088Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$343,600Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 7.9%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.6%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic11.1%
Black7.9%
Asian2.1%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma166 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,659 (23.3%)
Some College1,619 (10.3%)
Associates1,999 (12.7%)
Bachelors1,605 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree6,643 (42.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 42.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate42.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.6%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,088 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$343,600 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,369/mo
Total Housing Units11,514
Vacant Units2,879

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Arden, NC

Arden is a city in North Carolina, located in Buncombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,516 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Arden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,088 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Arden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $343,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,369 per month.

The population of Arden is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28704 23,516 $79,088 $343,600 $1,369 4.3% 52.6% 59.6%