City

Horse Shoe, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,026Population
💰$97,292Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$330,200Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Black: 0%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.8%
Black0.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
HS Graduate349 (17.3%)
Some College204 (10.1%)
Associates372 (18.5%)
Bachelors270 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree821 (40.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,292 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$330,200 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units1,323
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Horse Shoe, NC

Horse Shoe is a city in North Carolina, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,026 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Horse Shoe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,292 is above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Horse Shoe is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horse Shoe is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.79%).

Horse Shoe, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Horse Shoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28742 3,026 $97,292 $330,200 $843 8.0% 54.1% 86.6%