City

Macclesfield, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgecombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,415Population
💰$58,864Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$137,200Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 17.8%Asian: 2.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black17.8%
Asian2.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (2.3%)
HS Graduate540 (31.5%)
Some College212 (12.4%)
Associates305 (17.8%)
Bachelors152 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree464 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,864 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$137,200 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units1,213
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Macclesfield, NC

Macclesfield is a city in North Carolina, located in Edgecombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,415 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Macclesfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,864 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Macclesfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Macclesfield is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Macclesfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27852 2,415 $58,864 $137,200 $867 8.3% 36.0% 83.2%