City

Marston, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Richmond County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,001Population
💰$44,362Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊22.6%Unemployment▲ 362% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 36.9%Other: 10.5%Race
White43.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black36.9%
Other10.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment22.6% ▲ 362% above avg
HS Graduate124 (21.6%)
Some College88 (15.4%)
Associates175 (30.5%)
Bachelors106 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree80 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.6%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 30.5%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad21.6%
Some College15.4%
Associates30.5%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,362 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
30%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Marston, NC

Marston is a city in North Carolina, located in Richmond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,001 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Marston is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,362 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marston is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Marston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28363 1,001 $44,362 $99,000 $734 22.6% 32.5% 66.7%