City

Flat Rock, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,075Population
💰$65,882Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$361,700Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 15.7%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic15.7%
Black1.6%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma191 (2.9%)
HS Graduate1,427 (21.8%)
Some College1,004 (15.3%)
Associates733 (11.2%)
Bachelors679 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,512 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College15.3%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,882 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$361,700 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units4,417
Vacant Units595

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Flat Rock, NC

Flat Rock is a city in North Carolina, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,075 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Flat Rock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,882 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Flat Rock is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $361,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $947 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Flat Rock is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Flat Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28731 9,075 $65,882 $361,700 $947 4.9% 48.8% 82.3%