City

Warne, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  North Carolina

👥356Population
💰$87,604Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂59.9Median Age
🏠$223,200Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Black: 14.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White73.6%
Black14.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
38%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.68
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
HS Graduate74 (22.4%)
Some College21 (6.4%)
Associates56 (17%)
Bachelors56 (17%)
Graduate Degree123 (37.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
HS Grad22.4%
Some College6.4%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,604 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$223,200 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units305
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
55%
About Warne, NC

Warne is a city in North Carolina, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 356 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

Economically, Warne is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,604 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Warne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Warne is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Warne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28909 356 $87,604 $223,200 8.3% 54.2% 87.3%