City

Erwin, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Harnett County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,842Population
💰$51,803Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$158,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.7%Hispanic: 10%Black: 26.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White59.7%
Hispanic10.0%
Black26.1%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma109 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,622 (35.8%)
Some College515 (11.4%)
Associates967 (21.3%)
Bachelors655 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree668 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,803 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$158,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units3,245
Vacant Units397

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Erwin, NC

Erwin is a city in North Carolina, located in Harnett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,842 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Erwin is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,803 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Erwin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erwin is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28339 6,842 $51,803 $158,200 $1,006 3.5% 29.2% 76.6%