City

Castalia, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Nash County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,964Population
💰$31,806Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$112,100Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.4%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 36.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White50.4%
Hispanic10.2%
Black36.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
23%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (1.8%)
HS Graduate674 (42.9%)
Some College237 (15.1%)
Associates394 (25.1%)
Bachelors128 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree109 (6.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College15.1%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,806 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$112,100 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units1,474
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
52%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Castalia, NC

Castalia is a city in North Carolina, located in Nash County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,964 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Castalia is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,806 is well below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Castalia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Castalia is less-educated. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (50.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Castalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27816 2,964 $31,806 $112,100 $821 9.9% 15.1% 68.3%