City

Colerain, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bertie County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,183Population
💰$57,365Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$109,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 27.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black27.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate488 (32.7%)
Some College160 (10.7%)
Associates370 (24.8%)
Bachelors174 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree302 (20.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
HS Grad32.7%
Some College10.7%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,365 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$109,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units1,183
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Colerain, NC

Colerain is a city in North Carolina, located in Bertie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,183 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Colerain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,365 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Colerain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colerain is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colerain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27924 2,183 $57,365 $109,800 $837 1.5% 31.9% 79.5%