City

Murfreesboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hertford County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,635Population
💰$47,500Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$99,800Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.1%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 57.8%Asian: 1%Other: 2%Race
White29.1%
Hispanic9.9%
Black57.8%
Asian1.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
18%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,096 (33.8%)
Some College552 (17%)
Associates563 (17.3%)
Bachelors388 (12%)
Graduate Degree577 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 17%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College17.0%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$99,800 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units2,588
Vacant Units364

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Murfreesboro, NC

Murfreesboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Hertford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Murfreesboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,500 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Murfreesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murfreesboro is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (57.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Murfreesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27855 5,635 $47,500 $99,800 $883 2.6% 29.7% 63.7%