City

Tabor City, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbus County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,023Population
💰$38,671Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.2%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 29.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White61.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black29.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma87 (2%)
HS Graduate1,325 (31.1%)
Some College926 (21.7%)
Associates841 (19.7%)
Bachelors376 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree711 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College21.7%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,671 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units3,063
Vacant Units667

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Tabor City, NC

Tabor City is a city in North Carolina, located in Columbus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,023 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Tabor City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,671 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tabor City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tabor City is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tabor City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28463 7,023 $38,671 $120,000 $673 4.7% 25.5% 72.8%