City

Rutherford College, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Burke County  ·  North Carolina

👥377Population
💰$70,690Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂61.5Median Age
🏠$189,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓38.7%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Black: 6.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White89.1%
Black6.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
18%
25–44
5%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads38.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma17 (6.9%)
HS Graduate74 (29.8%)
Some College33 (13.3%)
Associates28 (11.3%)
Bachelors13 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree83 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 6.9%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS6.9%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,690 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units135
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
91%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Rutherford College, NC

Rutherford College is a city in North Carolina, located in Burke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 377 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.5 years.

Economically, Rutherford College is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,690 is near the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Rutherford College is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rutherford College is moderately educated. 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rutherford College
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28671 377 $70,690 $189,600 0.0% 38.7% 73.2%