City

Cedar Mountain, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Transylvania County  ·  North Carolina

👥631Population
💰$71,074Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🏠$232,700Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 5.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
45%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (3.9%)
HS Graduate148 (27.6%)
Some College114 (21.3%)
Associates24 (4.5%)
Bachelors51 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree178 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College21.3%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
54%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,074 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$232,700 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units365
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
55%
About Cedar Mountain, NC

Cedar Mountain is a city in North Carolina, located in Transylvania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 631 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Cedar Mountain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,074 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cedar Mountain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar Mountain is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cedar Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28718 631 $71,074 $232,700 0.0% 42.7% 94.7%