City

Polkton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Anson County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,087Population
💰$65,313Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$211,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.8%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 36.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White52.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Black36.1%
Asian0.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,168 (34.6%)
Some College918 (27.2%)
Associates561 (16.6%)
Bachelors320 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree375 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 27.2%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College27.2%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,313 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$211,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units1,445
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Polkton, NC

Polkton is a city in North Carolina, located in Anson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Polkton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,313 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Polkton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Polkton is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Polkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28135 5,087 $65,313 $211,900 $962 2.2% 20.6% 67.5%