City

Indian Trail, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  North Carolina

👥40,820Population
💰$97,602Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$352,000Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓51.9%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 9.4%Asian: 3.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic9.4%
Black9.4%
Asian3.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads51.9% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma390 (1.5%)
HS Graduate5,853 (23.2%)
Some College2,600 (10.3%)
Associates3,301 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,614 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree10,500 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,602 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$352,000 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,895/mo
Total Housing Units14,354
Vacant Units506

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
62%
About Indian Trail, NC

Indian Trail is a city in North Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 40,820 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Indian Trail is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,602 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Indian Trail is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $352,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,895 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Indian Trail is well-educated. 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.39%).

Indian Trail, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Indian Trail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28079 40,820 $97,602 $352,000 $1,895 4.8% 51.9% 80.5%