City

Shallotte, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Brunswick County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,964Population
💰$68,043Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$252,500Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.5%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 13.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.6%Race
White73.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Black13.4%
Asian0.1%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,368 (31%)
Some College975 (12.8%)
Associates1,132 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,348 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree1,765 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College12.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,043 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$252,500 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units6,123
Vacant Units1,404

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Shallotte, NC

Shallotte is a city in North Carolina, located in Brunswick County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 10,964 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Shallotte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,043 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shallotte is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $252,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shallotte is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.49%).

Shallotte, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Shallotte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28470 10,964 $68,043 $252,500 $1,060 2.7% 40.8% 76.7%

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