City

Morganton, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Burke County  ·  North Carolina

👥56,201Population
💰$53,464Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$170,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.6%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 8.3%Asian: 2.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White74.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Black8.3%
Asian2.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma1,501 (4.1%)
HS Graduate11,693 (32.3%)
Some College5,664 (15.7%)
Associates4,298 (11.9%)
Bachelors4,782 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree8,233 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College15.7%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,464 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$170,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units24,542
Vacant Units2,401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Morganton, NC

Morganton is a city in North Carolina, located in Burke County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 56,201 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Morganton is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,464 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Morganton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morganton is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.59%).

Morganton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Morganton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28655 56,201 $53,464 $170,400 $827 5.3% 36.0% 72.7%

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