City

Zionville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Watauga County  ·  North Carolina

👥2,259Population
💰$56,506Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$224,800Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.3% Female 38.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.1%)
HS Graduate737 (47.2%)
Some College223 (14.3%)
Associates206 (13.2%)
Bachelors61 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree319 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,506 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$224,800 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units1,152
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Zionville, NC

Zionville is a city in North Carolina, located in Watauga County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,259 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Zionville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,506 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Zionville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zionville is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Zionville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28698 2,259 $56,506 $224,800 $663 0.0% 24.3% 87.5%