FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Total Population: 20,896
Median Home Value
$176,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$41,746
Across all households
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.8%
65 Years and Over
17.9%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.1%
No Health Insurance
16.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
83.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$41,746
Mean Household Income
$65,008
Per Capita Income
$26,012
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
26.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$176,100
Median Rent
$744/mo
Total Housing Units
9,356
Owner-Occupied
64.2%
Renter-Occupied
35.8%
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Married Couple Households
38.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
35.4%
Average Household Size
2.53
Broadband Internet Access
84.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28043.