City

Casar, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cleveland County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,344Population
💰$61,750Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$177,100Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 2.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black2.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma27 (2.1%)
HS Graduate436 (33.8%)
Some College231 (17.9%)
Associates156 (12.1%)
Bachelors261 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree179 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College17.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,750 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$177,100 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units1,056
Vacant Units248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Casar, NC

Casar is a city in North Carolina, located in Cleveland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,344 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Casar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,750 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Casar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Casar is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Casar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28020 2,344 $61,750 $177,100 $775 4.6% 34.1% 86.4%