City

Walstonburg, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,904Population
💰$42,734Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$119,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.8%Hispanic: 30.7%Black: 24.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White44.8%
Hispanic30.7%
Black24.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
17%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (3.5%)
HS Graduate304 (31.6%)
Some College186 (19.3%)
Associates153 (15.9%)
Bachelors130 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree156 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College19.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,734 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$119,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units852
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Walstonburg, NC

Walstonburg is a city in North Carolina, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,904 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Walstonburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,734 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Walstonburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walstonburg is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Walstonburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27888 1,904 $42,734 $119,400 $678 8.9% 29.7% 76.8%