City

Bakersville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,733Population
💰$54,350Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$202,200Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,317 (29.5%)
Some College527 (11.8%)
Associates1,005 (22.5%)
Bachelors550 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree986 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,350 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$202,200 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units3,997
Vacant Units1,194

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Bakersville, NC

Bakersville is a city in North Carolina, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,733 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Bakersville is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,350 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bakersville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bakersville is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bakersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28705 6,733 $54,350 $202,200 $855 8.0% 34.4% 80.1%