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28147

North Carolina · 25,812 residents · 77.6 sq mi
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ZIP 28147 is a ZIP code of 25,812 people in Rowan County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. 20.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The typical home is worth $268,600. Median household income is $65,060, under the $82,259 national median. The population has held roughly steady since 2024. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Rowan County, 28147 ranks 8th by median household income.

$65,060
US average: $82,259
$30,574
US average: $44,673
$268,600
US average: $376,019
20.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
77.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
17.2%
49.8%
50.2%
2.58 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(15,044)
Black17.9%(4,627)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(4,884)
Asian0.4%(113)
Other4.4%(1,144)
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.1
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
LOWEST8TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27013$66,301
27054$92,560
28023$62,257
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28147?

ZIP code 28147 has about 25,812 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28147?

The typical household in ZIP code 28147 earns about $65,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28147 expensive?

In ZIP code 28147, the median home is worth about $268,600, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28147?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28147 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28147?

About 20.6% of people in ZIP code 28147 live below the federal poverty line.

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