City

Bostic, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutherford County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,298Population
💰$54,432Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$152,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.2%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,107 (29.1%)
Some College637 (16.7%)
Associates781 (20.5%)
Bachelors358 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree912 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,432 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$152,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units2,681
Vacant Units379

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Bostic, NC

Bostic is a city in North Carolina, located in Rutherford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,298 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Bostic is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,432 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bostic is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bostic is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bostic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28018 5,298 $54,432 $152,400 $800 2.1% 33.4% 86.5%