Castle Hayne, NC cityscape

28429

Castle Hayne, NC

Total Population
8,597
Median Household Income
$63,227
Median Home Value
$195,000
Median Rent
$1,069

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$63,227
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$195,000
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,069
100% above state median
Median Age
45.6 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 Castle Hayne, NC

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

Mature population with median age of 45.6 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.2%, below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$63,227
-15.9% 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: 2.30 people

Total Households
3,502
Family Households
44.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.2%
#2 Industry
Arts,
19.1%
#3 Industry
Finance
14.7%
Total Employed Residents:2,345

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
30 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,650
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.8%
3,896 employed
Labor Force
4,007
90 unemployed
Median Age
45.6 years
Per Capita Income
$29,919
Poverty Rate
12.7%

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