| ZIP Code | 28001 |
|---|---|
| City | Albemarle |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Stanly County |
| Area Code | 704/980 |
| Elevation | 408 ft |
| Latitude | 35.338552 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.208179 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 227 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,167 (30%) |
| Some College | 2,730 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 2,800 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,468 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,848 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,610 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,200 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $823/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,847 |
| Vacant Units | 2,042 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,847 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,042 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 28001 is located in Albemarle, North Carolina, within Stanly County. With a population of 26,187, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 28001 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,610 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28001 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $823 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 28001 is primarily White (74.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28001 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 28001 in Albemarle, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,187 residents, a median household income of $55,610, and a median home value of $194,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.