City

Hayesville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,614Population
💰$53,785Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$266,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.6%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma96 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,817 (24.9%)
Some College769 (10.6%)
Associates1,138 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,039 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree2,430 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,785 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$266,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units6,561
Vacant Units1,972

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Hayesville, NC

Hayesville is a city in North Carolina, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,614 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Hayesville is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,785 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hayesville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hayesville is well-educated. 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hayesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28904 10,614 $53,785 $266,500 $784 4.0% 47.6% 78.6%