City

Norwood, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stanly County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,610Population
💰$59,941Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$179,700Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 15.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black15.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,423 (28.8%)
Some College906 (18.3%)
Associates732 (14.8%)
Bachelors621 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,205 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College18.3%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,941 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$179,700 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units3,584
Vacant Units767

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Norwood, NC

Norwood is a city in North Carolina, located in Stanly County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,610 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Norwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,941 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Norwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norwood is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28128 7,610 $59,941 $179,700 $828 7.2% 36.9% 69.7%