City

Cameron, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Moore County  ·  North Carolina

👥25,981Population
💰$77,197Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.3Median Age
🏠$244,500Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.4%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 27.2%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.2%Race
White52.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Black27.2%
Asian1.1%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
17%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma87 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,078 (20.9%)
Some College1,497 (10.2%)
Associates3,265 (22.1%)
Bachelors2,873 (19.5%)
Graduate Degree3,942 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 19.5%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors19.5%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,197 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$244,500 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,489/mo
Total Housing Units9,277
Vacant Units1,000

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
71%
About Cameron, NC

Cameron is a city in North Carolina, located in Moore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,981 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.3 years.

Economically, Cameron is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,197 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cameron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,489 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cameron is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (52.42%).

Cameron, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Cameron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28326 25,981 $77,197 $244,500 $1,489 6.5% 46.2% 65.1%