City

Pisgah Forest, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Transylvania County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,836Population
💰$72,567Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$299,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic11.2%
Black1.4%
Asian1.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,177 (23.3%)
Some College561 (11.1%)
Associates621 (12.3%)
Bachelors631 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree2,008 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,567 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$299,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units3,542
Vacant Units754

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Pisgah Forest, NC

Pisgah Forest is a city in North Carolina, located in Transylvania County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,836 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Pisgah Forest is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,567 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pisgah Forest is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $299,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pisgah Forest is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pisgah Forest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28768 6,836 $72,567 $299,500 $819 3.8% 52.3% 84.7%