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28071

North Carolina · 4,219 residents · 48.8 sq mi
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ZIP 28071 is a ZIP code of 4,219 people in Rowan County. 87% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. Households here earn about 42% more than in Rowan County as a whole. The foreign-born share is 3%. Median rent is $841 a month. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Rowan County, 28071 ranks 1st by median household income.

$93,354
US average: $82,259
$37,864
US average: $44,673
$283,100
US average: $376,019
19.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
48.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.2%
Age 65+
10.4%
52.2%
47.8%
2.68 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,835)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(315)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(66)
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Rowan County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27013$66,301
27054$92,560
28023$62,257
In context

ZIP 28071 compared with Rowan County

MeasureZIP 28071Rowan CountyDifference
Median household income$93,354$65,72542% higher
Median home value$283,100$238,40019% higher
Homes that are rented13.0%27.7%−14.6 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher19.0%23.3%−4.3 pts
Poverty rate6.8%16.0%−9.1 pts
Foreign-born residents3.1%6.3%−3.1 pts
Median age38.440.42.0 years younger
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28071?

ZIP code 28071 has about 4,219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28071?

The typical household in ZIP code 28071 earns about $93,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28071 expensive?

In ZIP code 28071, the median home is worth about $283,100, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28071?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28071 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28071?

About 6.8% of people in ZIP code 28071 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024