Polk County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
19,656
population (2021)
-4.2%
pop change since 2010
37149
FIPS code
Polk County ZIP code map
About Polk County
Polk County is located in North Carolina and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,656 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.2% from 20,510 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Polk County is 37149.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,656 |
| 2010 population | 20,510 |
| Change | -4.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37149 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Polk County
ZIP codes for Polk County, NC (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28722 | Columbus | Polk | View map |
| 28750 | Lynn | Polk | View map |
| 28756 | Mill Spring | Polk | View map |
| 28773 | Saluda | Polk | View map |
| 28782 | Tryon | Polk | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,852
Population
52.7
Median age
$60,555
Median household income
$35,799
Per capita income
$257,875
Median home value
$1,012
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
9,223
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
386
Under 5
441
332
5–9
379
509
10–14
583
418
15–19
477
372
20–24
426
815
25–34
931
869
35–44
993
1,187
45–54
1,358
708
55–59
810
800
60–64
914
1,533
65–74
1,754
979
75–84
1,119
354
85+
405
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,137 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 16,715 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,144 | 30.2% |
| Median age | 52.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Black or African American
4.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,769 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 875 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 852 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 749 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 407 | 2% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $60,555 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
26.9%
$500k–$1M
11.9%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,875 |
| Median rent / month | $1,012 |
| Owner occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter occupied | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 26.1% |
| Single-family detached | 78.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.3% |
| Electricity | 60.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 9.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,590 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 356 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,368 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,293 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,675 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,227 | 48.4% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.3% | 20.8% |
| Married | 61.1% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 184 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 88 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,589 | 51.2% |
| High school | 680 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 560 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Retail trade
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
9.5%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Other services
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 9.3% |
| Self-employed | 10.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.7% |
| Retirement income | 32.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 39.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,530 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 46.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,025 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 374 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 331 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,999 | 95.9% |
| Born in same state | 18,719 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,809 | 41.0% |
| Foreign born | 280 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 853 | 4.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 484 | 58.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,145 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 2,900 | 14.6% |
| Arab | 2,145 | 10.8% |
| English | 323 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 132 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 99 | 0.5% |
| German | 87 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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