City

Norlina, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,300Population
💰$39,732Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$87,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 63.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White31.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Black63.3%
Asian0.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,653 (46.9%)
Some College588 (16.7%)
Associates390 (11.1%)
Bachelors316 (9%)
Graduate Degree508 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad46.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,732 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$87,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units2,489
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Norlina, NC

Norlina is a city in North Carolina, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,300 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Norlina is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,732 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Norlina is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month.

The population of Norlina is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norlina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27563 5,300 $39,732 $87,300 $703 6.7% 23.4% 59.1%