City

Wade, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,524Population
💰$80,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$226,200Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 11.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black11.9%
Asian0.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate393 (25.8%)
Some College275 (18%)
Associates272 (17.8%)
Bachelors201 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree376 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 18%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College18.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,200 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,071/mo
Total Housing Units1,083
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Wade, NC

Wade is a city in North Carolina, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,524 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Wade is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,833 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wade is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,071 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wade is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.03%).

Wade, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Wade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28395 2,524 $80,833 $226,200 $1,071 4.2% 37.8% 78.7%