City

Stony Point, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alexander County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,701Population
💰$70,940Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$203,100Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White79.5%
Hispanic13.6%
Black3.6%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,426 (48.5%)
Some College487 (16.6%)
Associates312 (10.6%)
Bachelors207 (7%)
Graduate Degree485 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College16.6%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,940 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,100 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units2,079
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Stony Point, NC

Stony Point is a city in North Carolina, located in Alexander County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,701 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Stony Point is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,940 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stony Point is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stony Point is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stony Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28678 4,701 $70,940 $203,100 $830 3.9% 23.5% 92.0%