Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 499 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,491 (32%) |
| Some College | 6,424 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 6,549 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 6,048 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,206 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,969 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,544 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $839/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 30,972 |
| Vacant Units | 5,578 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Stanly County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 65,752 residents. With a median age of 41.58, it is a middle-aged county.
Stanly County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,969 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Stanly County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $219,544 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $838. Homeownership rates are high at 74.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Stanly County are primarily White (80.18%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Stanly County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28001 | Albemarle | 26,187 | $55,610 | $194,200 | $823 | 4.1% | 36.6% |
| 28009 | Badin | 1,343 | $43,068 | $130,500 | $841 | 10.4% | 34.9% |
| 28097 | Locust | 7,976 | $77,600 | $281,200 | $861 | 2.5% | 36.1% |
| 28109 | Misenheimer | 620 | $28,771 | $185,700 | $672 | 14.6% | 22.9% |
| 28127 | New London | 7,684 | $78,382 | $235,400 | $853 | 4.6% | 32.5% |
| 28128 | Norwood | 7,610 | $59,941 | $179,700 | $828 | 7.2% | 36.9% |
| 28129 | Oakboro | 5,556 | $73,712 | $241,100 | $872 | 2.4% | 35.6% |
| 28137 | Richfield | 2,618 | $71,875 | $250,600 | $1,085 | 1.3% | 36.2% |
| 28163 | Stanfield | 6,158 | $75,483 | $267,100 | $755 | 2.8% | 39.3% |