City

Cooleemee, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Davie County  ·  North Carolina

👥921Population
💰$47,417Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$139,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 10.4%Other: 17.7%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic5.2%
Black10.4%
Other17.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate150 (27.6%)
Some College78 (14.4%)
Associates132 (24.3%)
Bachelors80 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree103 (19%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 19%Edu
HS Grad27.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,417 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$139,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$964/mo
Total Housing Units447
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
70%
About Cooleemee, NC

Cooleemee is a city in North Carolina, located in Davie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 921 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Cooleemee is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,417 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cooleemee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $964 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cooleemee is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cooleemee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27014 921 $47,417 $139,300 $964 4.6% 33.7% 71.8%