City

Union Mills, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutherford County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,217Population
💰$42,419Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$215,800Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Black: 2.8%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1%Race
White94.5%
Black2.8%
Asian1.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.6%)
HS Graduate349 (22.7%)
Some College349 (22.7%)
Associates154 (10%)
Bachelors260 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree401 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 22.7%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College22.7%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.7%Renter: 3.3%Tenure
Owner96.7%
Renter3.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,419 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$215,800 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,234
Vacant Units294

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Union Mills, NC

Union Mills is a city in North Carolina, located in Rutherford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,217 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Union Mills is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,419 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Union Mills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union Mills is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28167 2,217 $42,419 $215,800 0.6% 43.0% 96.7%