City

Deep Run, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lenoir County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,684Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$80,200Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63%Hispanic: 27.1%Black: 9%Other: 1%Race
White63.0%
Hispanic27.1%
Black9.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
37%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (5%)
HS Graduate503 (30.3%)
Some College294 (17.7%)
Associates359 (21.7%)
Bachelors221 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree198 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College17.7%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$80,200 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,312
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Deep Run, NC

Deep Run is a city in North Carolina, located in Lenoir County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,684 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Deep Run is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Deep Run is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deep Run is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (62.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deep Run
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28525 2,684 $53,750 $80,200 $756 2.9% 25.3% 74.5%