City

Glade Valley, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alleghany County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,273Population
💰$42,938Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$190,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 5.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
HS Graduate389 (44.1%)
Some College99 (11.2%)
Associates122 (13.8%)
Bachelors127 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree145 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad44.1%
Some College11.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,938 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$190,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units855
Vacant Units306

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Glade Valley, NC

Glade Valley is a city in North Carolina, located in Alleghany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,273 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Glade Valley is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,938 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Glade Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glade Valley is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glade Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28627 1,273 $42,938 $190,300 $678 8.8% 30.8% 68.5%