City

Bailey, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Nash County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,951Population
💰$67,563Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$142,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.9%Hispanic: 25.3%Black: 14.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White55.9%
Hispanic25.3%
Black14.2%
Asian0.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma179 (5.3%)
HS Graduate960 (28.5%)
Some College603 (17.9%)
Associates509 (15.1%)
Bachelors410 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree705 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College17.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,563 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$142,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units2,436
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Bailey, NC

Bailey is a city in North Carolina, located in Nash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,951 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Bailey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,563 is near the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bailey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bailey is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bailey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27807 5,951 $67,563 $142,900 $881 6.0% 33.1% 79.3%