City

South Mills, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Camden County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,237Population
💰$96,835Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$304,300Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 7.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.7%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black7.9%
Asian0.1%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,091 (37.7%)
Some College314 (10.8%)
Associates378 (13.1%)
Bachelors373 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree716 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College10.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,835 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$304,300 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
59%
About South Mills, NC

South Mills is a city in North Carolina, located in Camden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,237 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, South Mills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,835 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South Mills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $304,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Mills is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.3%).

South Mills, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in South Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27976 4,237 $96,835 $304,300 1.7% 37.6% 96.4%