City

Marble, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,316Population
💰$54,310Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$213,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 154% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.1%
Asian1.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 154% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.7%)
HS Graduate579 (25.5%)
Some College239 (10.5%)
Associates366 (16.1%)
Bachelors509 (22.4%)
Graduate Degree562 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 22.4%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors22.4%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,310 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$213,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,656
Vacant Units351

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
53%
About Marble, NC

Marble is a city in North Carolina, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,316 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Marble is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,310 is below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marble is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marble is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marble
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28905 3,316 $54,310 $213,800 12.4% 47.2% 84.9%