City

Goldston, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chatham County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,066Population
💰$37,934Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$168,100Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.1% Female 58.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 7.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic2.6%
Black7.9%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (2.4%)
HS Graduate218 (32.3%)
Some College67 (9.9%)
Associates215 (31.9%)
Bachelors94 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree64 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 31.9%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College9.9%
Associates31.9%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,934 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$168,100 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units599
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Goldston, NC

Goldston is a city in North Carolina, located in Chatham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,066 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Goldston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,934 is well below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Goldston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Goldston is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goldston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27252 1,066 $37,934 $168,100 $900 0.6% 23.4% 88.9%