City

Eden, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Rockingham County  ·  North Carolina

👥22,768Population
💰$53,081Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$129,200Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 6%Black: 23%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic6.0%
Black23.0%
Asian0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma340 (2.4%)
HS Graduate4,879 (34.3%)
Some College2,658 (18.7%)
Associates2,694 (18.9%)
Bachelors1,607 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree2,061 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College18.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.6%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,081 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$129,200 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units11,127
Vacant Units1,389

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Eden, NC

Eden is a city in North Carolina, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,768 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Eden is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,081 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Eden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month.

The population of Eden is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67%).

Eden, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Eden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27288 22,768 $53,081 $129,200 $828 6.1% 25.8% 59.6%