City

Spring Lake, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  North Carolina

👥24,158Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂29.4Median Age
🏠$195,200Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.4%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 33.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 7.5%Race
White41.4%
Hispanic13.8%
Black33.4%
Asian1.7%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
13%
25–44
31%
45–64
18%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma133 (1%)
HS Graduate3,050 (23.2%)
Some College1,686 (12.8%)
Associates2,688 (20.4%)
Bachelors1,874 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree3,742 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College12.8%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.9%Renter: 51.1%Tenure
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$195,200 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,151/mo
Total Housing Units10,204
Vacant Units1,528

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
64%
About Spring Lake, NC

Spring Lake is a city in North Carolina, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,158 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.4 years.

Economically, Spring Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Spring Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,151 per month.

The population of Spring Lake is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Spring Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28390 24,158 $58,750 $195,200 $1,151 5.2% 42.6% 48.9%