McDowell County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes

McDowell County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 4 ZIP codes — population 44,885 — avg. income $58,486 — avg. home value $171,333. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.

ZIP codes

Population

44,885

Median household income (avg.)

$58,486

78% of U.S. median

Average home value

$171,333

49% of U.S. median

Average rent

$610

52% of U.S. median

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McDowell County demographics

McDowell County, North Carolina covers 4 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 44,885.

Median household income in McDowell County

The average median household income across ZIP codes in McDowell County, North Carolina is about $58,486 — about 12% below the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

Among ZIPs with income data, 28761 (Nebo) is near the top at about $68,152, while 28762 (Old Fort) is near the bottom at about $52,269.

Housing in McDowell County

For housing in McDowell County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $171,333 and the average median rent is about $610.

The most populous ZIP is 28752 (Marion) with about 30,602 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.

ZIP codes in McDowell County

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ZIP	City	County	State	Population ↓	Income	Home value
28752	Marion	McDowell County	NC	30,602	$55,036	$166,100
28761	Nebo	McDowell County	NC	7,884	$68,152	$171,600
28762	Old Fort	McDowell County	NC	6,305	$52,269	$176,300
28749	—	McDowell County	NC	94	—	—

Frequently asked questions

What are the demographics of McDowell County?

McDowell County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 44,885 across 4 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.

What is the median household income in McDowell County?

The average median household income across ZIP codes in McDowell County, North Carolina is about $58,486, about 12% below the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $171,333. Among ZIPs with data, 28761 (Nebo) is near the top ($68,152) and 28762 (Old Fort) is near the bottom ($52,269).

How many ZIP codes are in McDowell County?

McDowell County, North Carolina includes 4 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.

Where can I find ZIP code demographics for McDowell County?

This page lists ZIP codes in McDowell County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.