City

Newland, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Avery County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,098Population
💰$56,371Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$223,600Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,860 (31.5%)
Some College742 (12.6%)
Associates948 (16.1%)
Bachelors761 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,543 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,371 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$223,600 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units6,249
Vacant Units2,655

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Newland, NC

Newland is a city in North Carolina, located in Avery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,098 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Newland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,371 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newland is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28657 8,098 $56,371 $223,600 $748 4.3% 39.1% 81.7%