City

Otto, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,525Population
💰$64,836Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$253,000Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
1%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate341 (18.4%)
Some College398 (21.4%)
Associates414 (22.3%)
Bachelors295 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree410 (22.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.4%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
HS Grad18.4%
Some College21.4%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,836 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$253,000 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units1,530
Vacant Units431

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Otto, NC

Otto is a city in North Carolina, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,525 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Otto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,836 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Otto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $764 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Otto is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Otto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28763 2,525 $64,836 $253,000 $764 4.7% 37.9% 83.0%