City

East Bend, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Yadkin County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,838Population
💰$66,725Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$223,700Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic5.9%
Black0.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,945 (38.9%)
Some College531 (10.6%)
Associates853 (17%)
Bachelors637 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,019 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College10.6%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,725 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$223,700 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units3,490
Vacant Units525

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About East Bend, NC

East Bend is a city in North Carolina, located in Yadkin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,838 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, East Bend is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,725 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Bend is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Bend is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27018 7,838 $66,725 $223,700 $723 4.8% 33.1% 81.9%