City

Taylorsville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Alexander County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,117Population
💰$61,343Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$188,000Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Black4.8%
Asian0.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma224 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,801 (35.9%)
Some College2,712 (16.8%)
Associates2,679 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,974 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree2,785 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College16.8%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,343 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$188,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units11,524
Vacant Units1,777

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Taylorsville, NC

Taylorsville is a city in North Carolina, located in Alexander County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,117 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Taylorsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,343 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Taylorsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taylorsville is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taylorsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28681 26,117 $61,343 $188,000 $719 5.2% 29.4% 80.7%