City

Union Grove, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Iredell County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,525Population
💰$67,643Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$165,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 14.4%Black: 0.5%Other: 7.3%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic14.4%
Black0.5%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
13%
25–44
12%
45–64
40%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate797 (62.6%)
Some College123 (9.7%)
Associates92 (7.2%)
Bachelors52 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree209 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad62.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,643 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$165,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units896
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Union Grove, NC

Union Grove is a city in North Carolina, located in Iredell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,525 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Union Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,643 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Union Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union Grove is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28689 2,525 $67,643 $165,200 $1,006 6.0% 20.5% 75.6%