City

Haw River, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alamance County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,162Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$198,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 14.3%Black: 17.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 5.5%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic14.3%
Black17.4%
Asian1.4%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma83 (2%)
HS Graduate1,302 (31%)
Some College650 (15.5%)
Associates432 (10.3%)
Bachelors610 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree1,124 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College15.5%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units2,869
Vacant Units304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Haw River, NC

Haw River is a city in North Carolina, located in Alamance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,162 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Haw River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Haw River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Haw River is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Haw River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27258 7,162 $71,875 $198,000 $856 3.8% 41.3% 82.6%