City

Sherrills Ford, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Catawba County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,339Population
💰$99,036Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$447,200Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓57.2%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Black2.0%
Asian0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads57.2% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.1%)
HS Graduate900 (19.1%)
Some College341 (7.2%)
Associates725 (15.4%)
Bachelors697 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree1,997 (42.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College7.2%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,036 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$447,200 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,157/mo
Total Housing Units3,380
Vacant Units502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Sherrills Ford, NC

Sherrills Ford is a city in North Carolina, located in Catawba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,339 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Sherrills Ford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,036 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sherrills Ford is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $447,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,157 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sherrills Ford is well-educated. 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.13%).

Sherrills Ford, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Sherrills Ford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28673 6,339 $99,036 $447,200 $1,157 3.9% 57.2% 88.9%