City

Scaly Mountain, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  North Carolina

👥795Population
💰$51,497Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$417,600Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.2%Hispanic: 40.4%Black: 0.5%Asian: 3.7%Race
White54.2%
Hispanic40.4%
Black0.5%
Asian3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty29.6% ▲ 196% above avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
HS Graduate105 (23.5%)
Some College78 (17.5%)
Associates69 (15.5%)
Bachelors57 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree137 (30.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
HS Grad23.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,497 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$417,600 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,120/mo
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
26%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
57%
About Scaly Mountain, NC

Scaly Mountain is a city in North Carolina, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 795 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Scaly Mountain is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,497 is below the national average. Approximately 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Scaly Mountain is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $417,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,120 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scaly Mountain is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scaly Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28775 795 $51,497 $417,600 $1,120 0.0% 43.5% 70.3%