City

Gold Hill, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rowan County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,056Population
💰$82,286Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$209,500Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
37%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate676 (35.4%)
Some College488 (25.6%)
Associates191 (10%)
Bachelors282 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree272 (14.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 25.6%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
HS Grad35.4%
Some College25.6%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,286 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$209,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,528
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Gold Hill, NC

Gold Hill is a city in North Carolina, located in Rowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,056 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Gold Hill is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,286 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gold Hill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gold Hill is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gold Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28071 3,056 $82,286 $209,500 $765 2.1% 29.0% 87.5%