City

Cleveland, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rowan County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,975Population
💰$67,443Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$196,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 16.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic7.5%
Black16.8%
Asian1.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (1%)
HS Graduate1,793 (41.6%)
Some College569 (13.2%)
Associates744 (17.3%)
Bachelors469 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree689 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,443 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$196,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$790/mo
Total Housing Units2,681
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Cleveland, NC

Cleveland is a city in North Carolina, located in Rowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,975 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Cleveland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,443 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cleveland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $790 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cleveland is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cleveland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27013 6,975 $67,443 $196,300 $790 7.3% 26.9% 84.3%