City

Conway, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Northampton County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,161Population
💰$53,625Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$134,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.8%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 28.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White61.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Black28.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (2%)
HS Graduate394 (28.5%)
Some College148 (10.7%)
Associates128 (9.3%)
Bachelors132 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree551 (39.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College10.7%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,625 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$134,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units1,394
Vacant Units486

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Conway, NC

Conway is a city in North Carolina, located in Northampton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,161 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Conway is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,625 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Conway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Conway is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (61.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Conway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27820 2,161 $53,625 $134,800 $771 5.5% 49.5% 77.3%