City

Seven Springs, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,585Population
💰$55,966Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$87,100Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 109% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38%Hispanic: 51.4%Black: 5.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.9%Race
White38.0%
Hispanic51.4%
Black5.4%
Asian0.2%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty37.5% ▲ 275% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 109% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (3%)
HS Graduate640 (40%)
Some College289 (18.1%)
Associates244 (15.2%)
Bachelors114 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree266 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College18.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,966 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$87,100 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units1,782
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Seven Springs, NC

Seven Springs is a city in North Carolina, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,585 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Seven Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,966 is below the national average. Approximately 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Seven Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seven Springs is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seven Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28578 4,585 $55,966 $87,100 $834 10.2% 23.7% 70.1%