| ZIP Code | 28128 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwood |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Stanly County |
| Area Code | 704/980 |
| Elevation | 452 ft |
| Latitude | 35.210699 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.154524 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37167 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,423 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 906 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 732 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 621 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,205 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,941 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,700 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $828/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,584 |
| Vacant Units | 767 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,584 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 767 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 28128 is located in Norwood, North Carolina, within Stanly County. With a population of 7,610, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 28128 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,941 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28128 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $828 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 28128 is primarily White (80.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28128 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 28128 in Norwood, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,610 residents, a median household income of $59,941, and a median home value of $179,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.