City

Ellerbe, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Richmond County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,320Population
💰$58,666Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$161,200Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.1%Hispanic: 15%Black: 17.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White61.1%
Hispanic15.0%
Black17.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 105% above avg
HS Graduate410 (22%)
Some College167 (9%)
Associates309 (16.6%)
Bachelors429 (23%)
Graduate Degree547 (29.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College9.0%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,666 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$161,200 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$600/mo
Total Housing Units1,771
Vacant Units306

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Ellerbe, NC

Ellerbe is a city in North Carolina, located in Richmond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,320 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Ellerbe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,666 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ellerbe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $600 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellerbe is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (61.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellerbe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28338 3,320 $58,666 $161,200 $600 10.0% 52.4% 81.7%