County

Graham County, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥7,692Population
💰$49,279Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$154,632Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,751 (36.8%)
Some College696 (14.6%)
Associates866 (18.2%)
Bachelors559 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree865 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College14.6%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,279 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$154,632 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$582/mo
Total Housing Units4,957
Vacant Units1,730

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Graham County, NC

Graham County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,692 residents. With a median age of 47.08, it is a mature county.

Graham County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,279 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Graham County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,632 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $582. Homeownership rates are high at 81.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Graham County are primarily White (84.48%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Graham County, NC is a working-class area in North Carolina. The 2 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 Codes in Graham County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
28733 Fontana Dam 55 $147,738 $270,200 — 0.0% 9.8%
28771 Robbinsville 7,637 $48,570 $153,800 $582 6.1% 30.1%

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