City

Terrell, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Catawba County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,429Population
💰$96,949Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$595,100Median Home Value▲ 113% above avg
🎓63.1%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 3.9%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
43%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads63.1% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (5.2%)
HS Graduate133 (11.8%)
Some College134 (11.9%)
Associates89 (7.9%)
Bachelors350 (31.2%)
Graduate Degree359 (32%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 11.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 31.2%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad11.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors31.2%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,949 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$595,100 ▲ 113% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,519/mo
Total Housing Units800
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Terrell, NC

Terrell is a city in North Carolina, located in Catawba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,429 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Terrell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,949 is above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Terrell is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $595,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,519 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Terrell is highly educated. 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.08%).

Terrell, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Terrell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28682 1,429 $96,949 $595,100 $1,519 1.9% 63.1% 82.3%