RUTHERFORDTON, NC  28139

Total Population: 18,887

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Median Home Value

$195,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,148

Across all households

Median Age

49.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Two or More Races3.3%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.2%

65 Years and Over

24.3%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

11.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,148

Mean Household Income

$71,302

Per Capita Income

$30,588

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$195,300

Median Rent

$842/mo

Total Housing Units

8,953

Owner-Occupied

79.2%

Renter-Occupied

20.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Married Couple Households

46.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

81.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28139.