Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 215 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,667 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 2,705 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 3,711 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,864 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,412 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,247 ▼ 34% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $211,265 ▼ 24% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $836/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 18,907 |
| Vacant Units | 5,483 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cherokee County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,710 residents. With a median age of 53.1, it is a mature county.
Cherokee County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,246 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Cherokee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $211,265 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $836. Homeownership rates are high at 83.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cherokee County are primarily White (90.17%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cherokee County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28901 | Andrews | 5,624 | $39,299 | $170,500 | $739 | 6.3% | 35.8% |
| 28905 | Marble | 3,316 | $54,310 | $213,800 | — | 12.4% | 47.2% |
| 28906 | Murphy | 19,712 | $52,669 | $219,800 | $872 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| 28781 | Topton | 1,058 | $50,577 | $261,000 | $691 | 4.2% | 41.0% |