City

Crouse, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,100Population
💰$68,643Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$204,800Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 2.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic11.6%
Black2.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
HS Graduate704 (38.1%)
Some College366 (19.8%)
Associates360 (19.5%)
Bachelors217 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree199 (10.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College19.8%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,643 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$204,800 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units1,267
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Crouse, NC

Crouse is a city in North Carolina, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,100 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Crouse is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,643 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crouse is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crouse is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Crouse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28033 3,100 $68,643 $204,800 $918 3.8% 22.5% 87.1%