City

Bryson City, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Swain County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,441Population
💰$56,368Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$231,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,637 (29%)
Some College635 (11.3%)
Associates1,026 (18.2%)
Bachelors720 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,547 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College11.3%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,368 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$231,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units5,816
Vacant Units2,143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Bryson City, NC

Bryson City is a city in North Carolina, located in Swain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,441 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Bryson City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,368 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bryson City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bryson City is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bryson City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28713 8,441 $56,368 $231,300 $707 5.7% 40.2% 74.2%