County

Macon County, NC

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥36,744Population
💰$53,419Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$257,274Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic9.9%
Black1.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma151 (0.6%)
HS Graduate7,004 (27.9%)
Some College3,621 (14.4%)
Associates4,786 (19.1%)
Bachelors2,976 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree6,569 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,419 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$257,273 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$795/mo
Total Housing Units26,562
Vacant Units8,912

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Macon County, NC

Macon County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,744 residents. With a median age of 49.66, it is a mature county.

Macon County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,418 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Macon County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $257,273 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $794. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Macon County are primarily White (85.62%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Macon 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 Codes in Macon County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
28734 Franklin 29,158 $50,221 $203,700 $779 3.0% 34.6%
28741 Highlands 4,266 $68,874 $596,100 $862 1.6% 57.3%
28763 Otto 2,525 $64,836 $253,000 $764 4.7% 37.9%
28775 Scaly Mountain 795 $51,497 $417,600 $1,120 0.0% 43.5%

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