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28638

North Carolina · 12,363 residents · 20.0 sq mi
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ZIP 28638 is home to 12,363 people in Caldwell County. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 2%. Median rent is $711 a month. Median home value sits at $207,500.

$67,135
US average: $82,259
$31,515
US average: $44,673
$207,500
US average: $376,019
18.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
20.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.3%
Age 65+
16.6%
49.2%
50.8%
2.64 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(11,274)
Black1.6%(200)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(605)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other2.2%(266)
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Caldwell County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28630$63,835
28645$51,650
28667$26,354
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28638?

ZIP code 28638 has about 12,363 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28638?

The typical household in ZIP code 28638 earns about $67,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28638 expensive?

In ZIP code 28638, the median home is worth about $207,500, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28638?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28638?

About 15.1% of people in ZIP code 28638 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Caldwell County
Other ZIP codes in Caldwell County
ZIP 28645ZIP 28630ZIP 28611ZIP 28667

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