City

Topton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,058Population
💰$50,577Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂59.0Median Age
🏠$261,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 6.3%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate253 (31%)
Some College136 (16.7%)
Associates91 (11.2%)
Bachelors90 (11%)
Graduate Degree244 (29.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College16.7%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,577 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$261,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units967
Vacant Units395

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Topton, NC

Topton is a city in North Carolina, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,058 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59 years.

Economically, Topton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,577 is below the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Topton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Topton is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Topton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28781 1,058 $50,577 $261,000 $691 4.2% 41.0% 79.6%