City

Linden, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,747Population
💰$63,592Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$214,900Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.9%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 18.6%Asian: 1%Other: 4.2%Race
White63.9%
Hispanic10.6%
Black18.6%
Asian1.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,276 (34.1%)
Some College423 (11.3%)
Associates564 (15.1%)
Bachelors497 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree925 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,592 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$214,900 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units2,566
Vacant Units341

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Linden, NC

Linden is a city in North Carolina, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,747 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Linden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,592 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Linden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Linden is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Linden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28356 5,747 $63,592 $214,900 $731 5.1% 38.0% 76.7%