City

Richfield, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Stanly County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,618Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$250,600Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 2.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.5%
Asian2.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (3.2%)
HS Graduate532 (30.2%)
Some College325 (18.5%)
Associates208 (11.8%)
Bachelors229 (13%)
Graduate Degree408 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College18.5%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$250,600 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units1,384
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Richfield, NC

Richfield is a city in North Carolina, located in Stanly County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,618 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Richfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Richfield is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richfield is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28137 2,618 $71,875 $250,600 $1,085 1.3% 36.2% 83.4%