City

Granite Falls, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  North Carolina

👥20,400Population
💰$65,713Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$197,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Black2.0%
Asian0.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma189 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,870 (30.6%)
Some College2,241 (17.7%)
Associates1,708 (13.5%)
Bachelors2,114 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree2,544 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College17.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,713 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$197,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units9,220
Vacant Units1,197

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Granite Falls, NC

Granite Falls is a city in North Carolina, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,400 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Granite Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,713 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Granite Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Granite Falls is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Granite Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28630 20,400 $65,713 $197,800 $808 7.0% 36.8% 77.4%