City

Spindale, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutherford County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,825Population
💰$38,625Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$121,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 162% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 15.8%Asian: 1%Other: 2.8%Race
White76.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black15.8%
Asian1.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 162% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate572 (21.9%)
Some College646 (24.7%)
Associates565 (21.6%)
Bachelors365 (14%)
Graduate Degree460 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College24.7%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.8%Renter: 52.2%Tenure
Owner47.8%
Renter52.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,625 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$121,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units1,953
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Spindale, NC

Spindale is a city in North Carolina, located in Rutherford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,825 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Spindale is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,625 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Spindale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month.

The population of Spindale is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spindale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28160 3,825 $38,625 $121,300 $692 12.8% 31.6% 47.8%