City

Mooresboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cleveland County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,568Population
💰$60,439Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$132,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Black2.6%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma172 (3.7%)
HS Graduate1,760 (37.7%)
Some College1,002 (21.5%)
Associates606 (13%)
Bachelors480 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree651 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College21.5%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,439 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$132,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units3,528
Vacant Units751

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Mooresboro, NC

Mooresboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Cleveland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,568 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Mooresboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,439 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mooresboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mooresboro is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mooresboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28114 7,568 $60,439 $132,400 $707 5.6% 24.2% 72.6%