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27826

Fairfield, NC

Total Population

1,116

Median Household Income

$44,750

Median Home Value

$150,000

Median Rent

-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$44,750

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$150,000

100.3% above state median

Rent

-$666,666,666

635.3% below state median

Median Age

44.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fairfield, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$44,750

-40.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,277,201

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.76 people

Total Households

204

Family Households

44.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

42.6%

#2 Industry

Mining

19.8%

#3 Industry

Agriculture

19.8%

Total Employed Residents:162

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

40.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.0%

0 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:110

Commute Insights

0

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

100.0%

129 employed

Labor Force

129

0 unemployed

Median Age

44.0 years

Per Capita Income

$13,441

Poverty Rate

9.2%

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