City

Ellenboro, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutherford County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,047Population
💰$57,989Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$148,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Black3.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,441 (32.2%)
Some College429 (9.6%)
Associates932 (20.8%)
Bachelors765 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree901 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,989 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$148,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units3,396
Vacant Units474

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Ellenboro, NC

Ellenboro is a city in North Carolina, located in Rutherford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,047 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Ellenboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,989 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ellenboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellenboro is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.48%).

Ellenboro, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Ellenboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28040 7,047 $57,989 $148,000 $697 7.4% 37.3% 85.3%