City

Linwood, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Davidson County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,144Population
💰$75,433Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 6.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black6.5%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (1.6%)
HS Graduate990 (31.8%)
Some College429 (13.8%)
Associates658 (21.1%)
Bachelors435 (14%)
Graduate Degree553 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,433 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units2,049
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Linwood, NC

Linwood is a city in North Carolina, located in Davidson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,144 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Linwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,433 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Linwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $951 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Linwood is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Linwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27299 5,144 $75,433 $200,000 $951 6.6% 31.7% 81.0%