City

Creswell, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,720Population
💰$61,231Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$183,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 24.2%Other: 7.3%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Black24.2%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.4%)
HS Graduate379 (38.2%)
Some College188 (19%)
Associates119 (12%)
Bachelors158 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree133 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 19%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College19.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,231 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$183,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$594/mo
Total Housing Units787
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Creswell, NC

Creswell is a city in North Carolina, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,720 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Creswell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,231 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Creswell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $594 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Creswell is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.63%).

Creswell, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Creswell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27928 1,720 $61,231 $183,900 $594 3.8% 29.4% 77.4%