City

Tryon, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,337Population
💰$61,731Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$289,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black6.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.3%)
HS Graduate859 (17.1%)
Some College704 (14%)
Associates801 (16%)
Bachelors575 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree2,066 (41.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 14%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 41.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College14.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate41.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,731 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$289,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,255/mo
Total Housing Units3,718
Vacant Units658

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Tryon, NC

Tryon is a city in North Carolina, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,337 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Tryon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,731 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tryon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,255 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tryon is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tryon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28782 6,337 $61,731 $289,700 $1,255 4.0% 52.6% 76.8%