City

Currie, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pender County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,012Population
💰$41,200Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊14.0%Unemployment▲ 187% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 22.1%Other: 1%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic13.4%
Black22.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment14.0% ▲ 187% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.8%)
HS Graduate426 (35.8%)
Some College246 (20.7%)
Associates188 (15.8%)
Bachelors132 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree190 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College20.7%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$581/mo
Total Housing Units838
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Currie, NC

Currie is a city in North Carolina, located in Pender County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,012 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Currie is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,200 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Currie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $581 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Currie is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Currie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28435 2,012 $41,200 $154,900 $581 14.0% 27.0% 85.7%