City

Nebo, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,884Population
💰$68,152Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$171,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3%Other: 1.3%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma133 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,531 (30%)
Some College755 (14.8%)
Associates674 (13.2%)
Bachelors800 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,210 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,152 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$171,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,052/mo
Total Housing Units3,864
Vacant Units800

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Nebo, NC

Nebo is a city in North Carolina, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,884 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Nebo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,152 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nebo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,052 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nebo is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nebo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28761 7,884 $68,152 $171,600 $1,052 1.1% 39.4% 84.5%