City

Macon, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,888Population
💰$77,778Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$172,500Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 17.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic7.3%
Black17.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.8%)
HS Graduate337 (24%)
Some College124 (8.8%)
Associates297 (21.2%)
Bachelors224 (16%)
Graduate Degree395 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College8.8%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,778 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,018/mo
Total Housing Units1,639
Vacant Units845

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Macon, NC

Macon is a city in North Carolina, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,888 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Macon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,778 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Macon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,018 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Macon is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Macon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27551 1,888 $77,778 $172,500 $1,018 3.6% 44.2% 85.6%