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28756

Mill Spring, NC

Total Population

4,244

Median Household Income

$60,049

Median Home Value

$222,500

Median Rent

$600

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$60,049

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$222,500

100.4% above state median

Rent

$600

100% above state median

Median Age

46.2 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.

Location Map

Mill Spring, NC 28756

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mill Spring, NC

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

Mature population with median age of 46.2 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$60,049

-20.1% 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: 2.64 people

Total Households

1,596

Family Households

56.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

27.6%

#2 Industry

Construction

17.4%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

14.7%

Total Employed Residents:1,175

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

4.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.0%

0 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

0 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,494

Commute Insights

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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.9%

1,668 employed

Labor Force

1,776

108 unemployed

Median Age

46.2 years

Per Capita Income

$30,198

Poverty Rate

10.8%

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