City

Burnsville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Yancey County  ·  North Carolina

👥16,621Population
💰$56,551Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$216,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma258 (2.3%)
HS Graduate3,804 (33.7%)
Some College1,726 (15.3%)
Associates1,518 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,102 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,866 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,551 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$216,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units9,719
Vacant Units2,556

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Burnsville, NC

Burnsville is a city in North Carolina, located in Yancey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,621 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Burnsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,551 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Burnsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burnsville is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burnsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28714 16,621 $56,551 $216,200 $803 5.5% 35.2% 77.0%