City

Mount Olive, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  North Carolina

👥15,008Population
💰$52,333Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$119,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.6%Hispanic: 20.1%Black: 19.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4%Race
White55.6%
Hispanic20.1%
Black19.4%
Asian0.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma202 (2.4%)
HS Graduate3,524 (42.2%)
Some College995 (11.9%)
Associates1,157 (13.9%)
Bachelors896 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,579 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College11.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,333 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$119,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units6,541
Vacant Units933

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Mount Olive, NC

Mount Olive is a city in North Carolina, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,008 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Mount Olive is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,333 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Olive is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Olive is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Olive
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28365 15,008 $52,333 $119,000 $922 6.0% 29.6% 76.1%