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28144

North Carolina · 27,977 residents · 30.1 sq mi
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ZIP 28144 is home to 27,977 people in Rowan County. The poverty rate is 26.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. 55% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $226,700. The foreign-born share is 6%. Households take in $52,568 at the median, 36% less than the US figure. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Rowan County, 28144 ranks 12th by median household income.

$52,568
US average: $82,259
$32,424
US average: $44,673
$226,700
US average: $376,019
29.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
30.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.0%
Age 65+
18.7%
48.8%
51.2%
2.28 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(13,298)
Black35.2%(9,847)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(3,413)
Asian1%(290)
Other4%(1,129)
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.3
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
LOWEST12TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27013$66,301
27054$92,560
28023$62,257
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28144?

ZIP code 28144 has about 27,977 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28144?

The typical household in ZIP code 28144 earns about $52,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28144 expensive?

In ZIP code 28144, the median home is worth about $226,700, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28144?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28144 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28144?

About 26.6% of people in ZIP code 28144 live below the federal poverty line.

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