City

Tuckasegee, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,915Population
💰$49,703Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$265,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.7%Hispanic: 27.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White68.7%
Hispanic27.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
11%
45–64
29%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (3.9%)
HS Graduate410 (39%)
Some College169 (16.1%)
Associates103 (9.8%)
Bachelors40 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree288 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College16.1%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,703 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$265,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units1,016
Vacant Units394

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Tuckasegee, NC

Tuckasegee is a city in North Carolina, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,915 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Tuckasegee is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,703 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Tuckasegee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tuckasegee is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tuckasegee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28783 1,915 $49,703 $265,200 $940 0.0% 31.2% 63.7%