Mitchell County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
14,963
population (2021)
-4.0%
pop change since 2010
37121
FIPS code
Mitchell County ZIP code map
About Mitchell County
Mitchell County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,963 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4% from 15,579 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mitchell County is 37121.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,963 |
| 2010 population | 15,579 |
| Change | -4.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37121 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mitchell County
ZIP codes for Mitchell County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28705 | Bakersville | Mitchell | View map |
| 28765 | Penland | Mitchell | View map |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | Mitchell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,431
Population
46.8
Median age
$56,401
Median household income
$28,812
Per capita income
$195,300
Median home value
$738
Median monthly rent
80.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
7,444
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
392
Under 5
314
437
5–9
350
427
10–14
342
460
15–19
367
515
20–24
411
1,270
25–34
1,015
1,146
35–44
917
1,384
45–54
1,107
811
55–59
648
731
60–64
585
1,249
65–74
998
580
75–84
463
284
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,787 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,644 | 84.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,802 | 22.9% |
| Median age | 46.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
3.3%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,510 | 85.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 730 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 658 | 3.6% |
| Black or African American | 596 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 477 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $56,401 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
26.8%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,300 |
| Median rent / month | $738 |
| Owner occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter occupied | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 25.0% |
| Single-family detached | 73.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 32.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 35.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.7% |
| Fuel oil | 32.0% |
| Wood | 12.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,469 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 242 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 957 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,931 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,491 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,823 | 43.5% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 18.5% |
| Married | 49.6% | 51.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 236 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,204 | 37.1% |
| High school | 623 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,069 | 33.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail trade
9.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.3%
Other services
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Public administration
6.5%
Professional & management
6.1%
Construction
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 20.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.7% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,248 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 41.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,725 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 355 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 227 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,642 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 16,598 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 11,605 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 44 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 789 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 213 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,954 | 16.9% |
| Italian | 2,007 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 1,058 | 6.1% |
| English | 138 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 50 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 84.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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