US ZIP Code
28169

Waco, NC

Cleveland County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 117 Population ↓ 42% since 2019
🎂 54.3 Median Age ↑ 23% since 2019
🎓 34.6% College Grads
▼ 11% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28169
CityWaco
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCleveland County
Area Code704/980
Elevation915 ft
Latitude35.358117
Longitude-81.430602
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37045
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 35.9% (42) Female 64.1% (75) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
4%
25–44
36%
45–64
18%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.60
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate37 (45.7%)
Some College7 (8.6%)
Associates9 (11.1%)
Bachelors15 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree13 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad45.7%
Some College8.6%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–100k
43%
$100k–150k
17%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Total Units67
Vacant Units22
Avg HH Size2.60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–50k
15%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units67
Vacant22
Owner Occupied77.8%
Renter Occupied22.2%
Avg HH Size2.60
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28169 is in Waco, NC, in Cleveland County.
ZIP code 28169 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28169 is in Cleveland County, NC.
ZIP 28169 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28169 is 117 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28169

ZIP code 28169 is located in Waco, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. With a population of 117, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.3 years.

The population of 28169 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%.

A notably high share of workers — 33% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.

Overall, ZIP code 28169 in Waco, NC is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.