Graham County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
8,043
population (2021)
-9.2%
pop change since 2010
37075
FIPS code
Graham County ZIP code map
About Graham County
Graham County is located in North Carolina and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,043 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.2% from 8,861 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Graham County is 37075.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,043 |
| 2010 population | 8,861 |
| Change | -9.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37075 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Graham County
ZIP codes for Graham County, NC (2)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28733 | Fontana Dam | Graham | View map |
| 28771 | Robbinsville | Graham | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,691
Population
46.7
Median age
$46,551
Median household income
$26,158
Per capita income
$200,450
Median home value
$303
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
4,373
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
140
Under 5
120
194
5–9
167
321
10–14
277
275
15–19
237
198
20–24
171
419
25–34
361
438
35–44
377
526
45–54
453
299
55–59
257
317
60–64
272
566
65–74
488
311
75–84
268
128
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,499 | 16.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,192 | 84.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,872 | 52.2% |
| Median age | 46.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.1%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,542 | 82.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 720 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 299 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 252 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 91 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.4%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
47.8%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 47.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $46,551 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
19.6%
$200k–$300k
37.5%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
8.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,450 |
| Median rent / month | $303 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 60.5% |
| Single-family detached | 81.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 14.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.5% |
| Electricity | 70.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.5% |
| Fuel oil | 16.2% |
| Wood | 6.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,642 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 129 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 713 | 37.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 597 | 15.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 811 | 18.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,220 | 64.0% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.3% | 23.6% |
| Married | 46.4% | 64.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 37.3% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
44.3%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 0.4% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 814 | 76.9% |
| High school | 334 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 247 | 8.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
43.6%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Retail trade
7.0%
Construction
6.3%
Professional & management
3.9%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Other services
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Public administration
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.1% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 6.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 47.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 51.2% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 41.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
16.9%
Married-couple families
23.6%
Female-led households
8.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 66.2% |
| Retirement income | 30.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 19.2% |
| High cholesterol | 19.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 4.9% |
| Arthritis | 15.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 7.6% |
| No physical activity | 13.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 7.7% |
| Poor physical health | 6.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 39.2% |
| Visited dentist | 29.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 44.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 468 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 63.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 57.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,431 | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 182 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 159 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,496 | 81.9% |
| Born in same state | 7,472 | 81.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,754 | 57.2% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 195 | 18.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 74 | 65.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,827 | 36.8% |
| Italian | 748 | 9.7% |
| French | 473 | 6.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 34 | 0.4% |
| English | 20 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.1% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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