City

La Grange, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lenoir County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,264Population
💰$52,449Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$119,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.9%Hispanic: 16%Black: 21.5%Asian: 0%Other: 6.5%Race
White55.9%
Hispanic16.0%
Black21.5%
Asian0.0%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma289 (3.5%)
HS Graduate2,680 (32.2%)
Some College1,332 (16%)
Associates1,089 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,322 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree1,607 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,449 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$119,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$714/mo
Total Housing Units5,827
Vacant Units678

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About La Grange, NC

La Grange is a city in North Carolina, located in Lenoir County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,264 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, La Grange is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,449 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Grange is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $714 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Grange is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Grange
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28551 13,264 $52,449 $119,700 $714 5.7% 35.2% 71.4%