City

Pelham, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Caswell County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,656Population
💰$35,473Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$111,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 144% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.9%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 23%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White58.9%
Hispanic15.4%
Black23.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 144% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (2%)
HS Graduate792 (38.6%)
Some College528 (25.8%)
Associates316 (15.4%)
Bachelors180 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree193 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 25.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College25.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,473 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$111,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units1,596
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Pelham, NC

Pelham is a city in North Carolina, located in Caswell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,656 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Pelham is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,473 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pelham is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelham is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (58.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27311 3,656 $35,473 $111,300 $613 11.9% 18.2% 67.3%