City

Granite Quarry, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rowan County  ·  North Carolina

👥591Population
💰$56,814Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$187,300Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓57.5%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 31.5% Female 68.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 4.1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black4.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
24%
25–44
16%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads57.5% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate85 (30.4%)
Some College23 (8.2%)
Associates11 (3.9%)
Bachelors84 (30%)
Graduate Degree77 (27.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 3.9%Bachelors: 30%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates3.9%
Bachelors30.0%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
47%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,814 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$187,300 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units239
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$50k–$75k
43%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
51%
About Granite Quarry, NC

Granite Quarry is a city in North Carolina, located in Rowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 591 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Granite Quarry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,814 is below the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Granite Quarry is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Granite Quarry is well-educated. 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Granite Quarry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28072 591 $56,814 $187,300 $617 3.6% 57.5% 79.0%