Polk County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes

Polk County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 4 ZIP codes — population 20,001 — avg. income $64,311 — avg. home value $300,550. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.

ZIP codes

Population

20,001

Median household income (avg.)

$64,311

86% of U.S. median

Average home value

$300,550

86% of U.S. median

Average rent

$927

80% of U.S. median

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Polk County demographics

Polk County, North Carolina covers 4 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 20,001.

Median household income in Polk County

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Polk County, North Carolina is about $64,311 — about 3% below the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 14% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

Among ZIPs with income data, 28773 (Saluda) is near the top at about $80,625, while 28756 (Columbus) is near the bottom at about $54,112.

Housing in Polk County

For housing in Polk County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $300,550 and the average median rent is about $927.

The most populous ZIP is 28782 (Tryon) with about 6,337 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.

ZIP codes in Polk County

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ZIP	City	County	State	Population ↓	Income	Home value
28782	Tryon	Polk County	NC	6,337	$61,731	$289,700
28722	Columbus	Polk County	NC	5,998	$60,774	$277,600
28756	Columbus	Polk County	NC	4,468	$54,112	$275,000
28773	Saluda	Polk County	NC	3,198	$80,625	$359,900

Frequently asked questions

What are the demographics of Polk County?

Polk County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 20,001 across 4 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.

What is the median household income in Polk County?

The average median household income across ZIP codes in Polk County, North Carolina is about $64,311, about 3% below the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 14% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $300,550. Among ZIPs with data, 28773 (Saluda) is near the top ($80,625) and 28756 (Columbus) is near the bottom ($54,112).

How many ZIP codes are in Polk County?

Polk 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 Polk County?

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