City

Carthage, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Moore County  ·  North Carolina

👥18,984Population
💰$84,850Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$299,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 5.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Black5.8%
Asian0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,189 (18.3%)
Some College1,346 (11.2%)
Associates2,112 (17.6%)
Bachelors1,890 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree4,414 (36.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 36.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College11.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate36.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,850 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$299,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,362/mo
Total Housing Units7,874
Vacant Units752

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
63%
About Carthage, NC

Carthage is a city in North Carolina, located in Moore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,984 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Carthage is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,850 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carthage is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,362 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carthage is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carthage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28327 18,984 $84,850 $299,500 $1,362 4.0% 52.6% 79.1%