City

Brasstown, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  North Carolina

👥966Population
💰$65,769Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$259,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.0% Female 61.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 5.4%Asian: 5.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black5.4%
Asian5.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
6%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
39%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate204 (26.9%)
Some College83 (11%)
Associates90 (11.9%)
Bachelors54 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree326 (43.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 11%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 43.1%Edu
HS Grad26.9%
Some College11.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate43.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,769 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$259,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units786
Vacant Units356

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Brasstown, NC

Brasstown is a city in North Carolina, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 966 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Brasstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,769 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brasstown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brasstown is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brasstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28902 966 $65,769 $259,000 $776 2.3% 50.2% 93.3%