City

Etowah, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,386Population
💰$81,326Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$305,600Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.9%Other: 0.2%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.9%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate528 (21.9%)
Some College411 (17%)
Associates470 (19.5%)
Bachelors266 (11%)
Graduate Degree736 (30.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 17%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
HS Grad21.9%
Some College17.0%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,326 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$305,600 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,654/mo
Total Housing Units1,544
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Etowah, NC

Etowah is a city in North Carolina, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,386 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Etowah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,326 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Etowah is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $305,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,654 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Etowah is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.94%).

Etowah, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Etowah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28729 3,386 $81,326 $305,600 $1,654 0.0% 41.6% 83.7%