City

Fremont, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,992Population
💰$51,115Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$159,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 18.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic11.8%
Black18.3%
Asian0.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (2.4%)
HS Graduate986 (40%)
Some College296 (12%)
Associates313 (12.7%)
Bachelors316 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree496 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 12%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College12.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.7%Renter: 43.3%Tenure
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,115 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$159,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units2,083
Vacant Units486

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Fremont, NC

Fremont is a city in North Carolina, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,992 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Fremont is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,115 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fremont is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $807 per month.

The population of Fremont is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fremont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27830 3,992 $51,115 $159,600 $807 1.1% 32.9% 56.7%