City

Tar Heel, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Bladen County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,564Population
💰$72,019Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$107,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 98% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 35.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White55.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black35.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
6%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
43%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty26.4% ▲ 164% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 98% below avg
HS Graduate321 (25.9%)
Some College307 (24.7%)
Associates229 (18.5%)
Bachelors132 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree252 (20.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 24.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College24.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,019 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$107,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units842
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Tar Heel, NC

Tar Heel is a city in North Carolina, located in Bladen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,564 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Tar Heel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,019 is near the national average. Approximately 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tar Heel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tar Heel is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tar Heel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28392 1,564 $72,019 $107,800 $742 0.1% 30.9% 72.7%