City

China Grove, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rowan County  ·  North Carolina

👥15,255Population
💰$62,064Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$209,700Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 5.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic15.8%
Black5.6%
Asian0.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma112 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,085 (31.4%)
Some College1,512 (15.4%)
Associates1,498 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,682 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree1,944 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,064 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$209,700 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units6,490
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About China Grove, NC

China Grove is a city in North Carolina, located in Rowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,255 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, China Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,064 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in China Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of China Grove is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in China Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28023 15,255 $62,064 $209,700 $942 5.0% 36.9% 79.5%