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28159

North Carolina · 3,250 residents · 2.24 sq mi
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ZIP 28159 is home to 3,250 people in Rowan County. 2% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 42.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $200,300. There are 1,454 people per square mile. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Rowan County, 28159 ranks 9th by median household income.

$63,036
US average: $82,259
$33,823
US average: $44,673
$200,300
US average: $376,019
26.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
2.24 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.6%
Age 65+
23.4%
52.0%
48.0%
2.42 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(1,654)
Black40.5%(1,316)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(94)
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.2
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
LOWEST9TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27013$66,301
27054$92,560
28023$62,257
In context

ZIP 28159 compared with Rowan County

MeasureZIP 28159Rowan CountyDifference
Median household income$63,036$65,7254% lower
Median home value$200,300$238,40016% lower
Homes that are rented32.9%27.7%+5.2 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%23.3%+2.7 pts
Poverty rate12.6%16.0%−3.4 pts
Foreign-born residents1.8%6.3%−4.4 pts
Median age42.740.42.3 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28159?

ZIP code 28159 has about 3,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28159?

The typical household in ZIP code 28159 earns about $63,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28159 expensive?

In ZIP code 28159, the median home is worth about $200,300, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28159?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28159 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28159?

About 12.6% of people in ZIP code 28159 live below the federal poverty line.

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