City

Butner, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Granville County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,838Population
💰$70,886Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$207,000Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓18.4%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 72.9% Female 27.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.8%Hispanic: 18.1%Black: 36.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White41.8%
Hispanic18.1%
Black36.6%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
9%
25–44
39%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma380 (7%)
HS Graduate2,166 (40.1%)
Some College1,037 (19.2%)
Associates824 (15.3%)
Bachelors247 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree748 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 7%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS7.0%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College19.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,886 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$207,000 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,177/mo
Total Housing Units1,482
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Butner, NC

Butner is a city in North Carolina, located in Granville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,838 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Butner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,886 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Butner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,177 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butner is less-educated. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Butner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27509 7,838 $70,886 $207,000 $1,177 4.4% 18.4% 63.9%