City

Zirconia, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,328Population
💰$98,115Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$412,100Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 82% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 7%Black: 1.1%Other: 2%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic7.0%
Black1.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
39%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 82% above avg
HS Graduate923 (37.1%)
Some College205 (8.2%)
Associates397 (16%)
Bachelors375 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree585 (23.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College8.2%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,115 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$412,100 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,242/mo
Total Housing Units1,728
Vacant Units332

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Zirconia, NC

Zirconia is a city in North Carolina, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,328 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Zirconia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,115 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Zirconia is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,242 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Zirconia is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Zirconia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28790 3,328 $98,115 $412,100 $1,242 8.9% 38.6% 93.0%