City

Stem, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Granville County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,941Population
💰$68,235Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$214,000Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 14.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic13.1%
Black14.7%
Asian0.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1%)
HS Graduate843 (35.8%)
Some College350 (14.9%)
Associates354 (15%)
Bachelors272 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree514 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College14.9%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,235 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$214,000 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,101/mo
Total Housing Units1,435
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
61%
About Stem, NC

Stem is a city in North Carolina, located in Granville County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,941 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Stem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,235 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stem is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,101 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stem is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27581 3,941 $68,235 $214,000 $1,101 1.5% 33.4% 88.4%