City

Connelly Springs, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Burke County  ·  North Carolina

👥11,182Population
💰$56,007Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$159,400Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.9%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.9%
Asian2.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma141 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,387 (32.9%)
Some College1,319 (18.2%)
Associates1,107 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,130 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree1,161 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College18.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,007 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$159,400 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units5,449
Vacant Units646

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Connelly Springs, NC

Connelly Springs is a city in North Carolina, located in Burke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,182 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Connelly Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,007 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Connelly Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Connelly Springs is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Connelly Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28612 11,182 $56,007 $159,400 $787 7.2% 31.6% 77.0%