Mcdowell County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
44,717
population (2021)
-0.6%
pop change since 2010
37111
FIPS code
Mcdowell County ZIP code map
About Mcdowell County
Mcdowell County is located in North Carolina and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 44,717 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.6% from 44,996 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mcdowell County is 37111.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 44,717 |
| 2010 population | 44,996 |
| Change | -0.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37111 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mcdowell County
ZIP codes for Mcdowell County, NC (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28737 | Glenwood | Mcdowell | View map |
| 28749 | Little Switzerland | Mcdowell | View map |
| 28752 | Marion | Mcdowell | View map |
| 28761 | Nebo | Mcdowell | View map |
| 28762 | Old Fort | Mcdowell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
44,684
Population
44.5
Median age
$53,490
Median household income
$29,356
Per capita income
$155,633
Median home value
$676
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
16,441
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,056
Under 5
1,006
1,231
5–9
1,174
1,351
10–14
1,287
1,371
15–19
1,306
1,144
20–24
1,091
2,774
25–34
2,644
2,783
35–44
2,653
3,063
45–54
2,920
1,514
55–59
1,443
1,922
60–64
1,833
2,824
65–74
2,692
1,317
75–84
1,255
527
85+
503
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,742 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 35,942 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 9,118 | 22.1% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Black or African American
3.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Other race
2.2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,805 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,849 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 1,636 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,544 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 1,021 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 472 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 206 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
11.2%
$35k–$50k
18.2%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $53,490 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.0%
$50k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
13.3%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,633 |
| Median rent / month | $676 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 15.4% |
| Single-family detached | 65.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 29.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 28.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.6% |
| Electricity | 65.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Fuel oil | 10.8% |
| Wood | 9.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,582 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,009 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,935 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,641 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,176 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,511 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 19.2% |
| Married | 55.1% | 56.6% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
35.0%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 440 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 580 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,902 | 41.3% |
| High school | 2,121 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,584 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.7%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
13.7%
Construction
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Professional & management
4.5%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 28.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,927 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 41.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.9% |
| Public insurance | 44.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,622 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,007 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 823 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 181 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,864 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 42,429 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 32,219 | 70.1% |
| Foreign born | 435 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,820 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 563 | 48.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,448 | 16.7% |
| French | 5,556 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 4,671 | 10.5% |
| English | 656 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 102 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 72 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 58 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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