City

Hollister, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Halifax County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,361Population
💰$38,058Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$90,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 37.1%Asian: 2.1%Other: 7.9%Race
White11.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black37.1%
Asian2.1%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 132% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (4.7%)
HS Graduate709 (39%)
Some College299 (16.5%)
Associates317 (17.5%)
Bachelors142 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree263 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,058 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$90,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units1,701
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Hollister, NC

Hollister is a city in North Carolina, located in Halifax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,361 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Hollister is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,058 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hollister is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hollister is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 37.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hollister
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27844 3,361 $38,058 $90,500 $692 11.4% 22.3% 72.2%