City

Mill Spring, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,468Population
💰$54,112Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$275,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 7.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic16.7%
Black7.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,381 (45%)
Some College326 (10.6%)
Associates409 (13.3%)
Bachelors322 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree608 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College10.6%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,112 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$275,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$662/mo
Total Housing Units2,375
Vacant Units582

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Mill Spring, NC

Mill Spring is a city in North Carolina, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,468 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Mill Spring is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,112 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mill Spring is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $662 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mill Spring is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mill Spring
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28756 4,468 $54,112 $275,000 $662 7.5% 30.3% 79.7%