City

Marshall, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  North Carolina

👥9,778Population
💰$56,172Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$246,700Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,040 (32%)
Some College785 (12.3%)
Associates755 (11.8%)
Bachelors495 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree2,201 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,172 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$246,700 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units5,381
Vacant Units1,352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Marshall, NC

Marshall is a city in North Carolina, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,778 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Marshall is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,172 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marshall is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marshall is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marshall
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28753 9,778 $56,172 $246,700 $711 0.8% 42.2% 80.8%