US ZIP Code
28136

Polkville, NC

Cleveland County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 92 Population
💰 $78,125 Median HH Income
≈ Avg
🎂 53.5 Median Age
🎓 68.7% College Grads
▲ 77% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28136
CityPolkville
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCleveland County
Area Code704/980
Elevation1,060 ft
Latitude35.420501
Longitude-81.642411
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37045
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.3% (49) Female 46.7% (43) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
5%
45–64
64%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg Household Size2.63
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads68.7% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (9.5%)
HS Graduate6 (8.1%)
Some College7 (9.5%)
Associates8 (10.8%)
Bachelors2 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree44 (59.5%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 8.1%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 59.5%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad8.1%
Some College9.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate59.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 34.3%Renter: 65.7%Tenure
Owner34.3%
Renter65.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
41%
$100k–150k
29%
$200k–300k
12%
$300k–500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,125 ≈ Avg
Total Units45
Vacant Units10
Avg HH Size2.63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$50k–75k
29%
$75k–100k
46%
$100k–150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
24%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
41%

Summary

Total Units45
Vacant10
Owner Occupied34.3%
Renter Occupied65.7%
Avg HH Size2.63
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28136 is in Polkville, NC, in Cleveland County.
ZIP code 28136 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28136 is in Cleveland County, NC.
ZIP 28136 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28136 is 92 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 28136 is $78,125 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28136

ZIP code 28136 is located in Polkville, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. With a population of 92, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.5 years. Economically, 28136 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,125 is near the national average.

The population of 28136 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 68.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.4%.

Overall, ZIP code 28136 in Polkville, NC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a mature community.