County

Mitchell County, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  North Carolina

👥17,101Population
💰$59,230Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$204,686Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Black4.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma115 (1%)
HS Graduate3,295 (28.2%)
Some College2,148 (18.4%)
Associates2,336 (20%)
Bachelors1,339 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree2,460 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College18.4%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,230 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$204,685 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units8,946
Vacant Units2,426

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Mitchell County, NC

Mitchell County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,101 residents. With a median age of 46.89, it is a mature county.

Mitchell County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,229 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Mitchell County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $204,685 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $752. Homeownership rates are high at 78.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Mitchell County are primarily White (86.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Mitchell County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 3 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 Mitchell County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
28705 Bakersville 6,733 $54,350 $202,200 $855 8.0% 34.4%
28777 Spruce Pine 10,368 $62,399 $206,300 $686 5.4% 31.3%

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