28001 ZIP Code
Albemarle, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28001 |
| City/Town: | Albemarle |
| County: | Stanly |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,949 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,284 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,526 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,605 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,200 |
| Land Area: | 131.4 sq miles
340.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3386, -80.2082 |
Population Information (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,949 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,863 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,086 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,428 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,532 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,419 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,706 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,372 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,571 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,562 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,433 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,560 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,595 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,194 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,675 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 902 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $838 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,605 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,542 | 83.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,063 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,090 | 67.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,452 | 32.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,492 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 822 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,779 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,740 | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,373 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,202 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,586 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 990 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,284 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,021 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,093 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,526 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,211 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,587 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 615 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,044 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,708 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,342 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 486 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,819 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,148 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 145 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 624 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 449 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 764 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 663 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,116 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 872 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 99 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 98 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 808 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 581 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,011 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,063 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,389 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,906 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,414 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,553 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 545 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 272 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,360 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,185 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 162 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 614 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 476 | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,083 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,921 | 16.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,466 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 404 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 702 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 758 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,577 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 757 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 758 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 476 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,446 | 86.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,840 | 61.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,875 | 41.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,929 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,536 | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,146 | 39.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,791 | 26.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 494 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,744 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,346 | 82.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 36 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 310 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 630 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 448 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 62 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 760 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 608 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 776 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,412 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,471 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,747 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,826 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,733 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 947 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,065 | 16.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,000 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,571 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,208 | 49.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,406 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 276 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,840 | 17.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 919 | 8.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,831 | 64.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 671 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 195 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 761 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,942 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,599 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,240 | 30.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 303 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,264 | 17.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,456 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,457 | 20.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,406 | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 917 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 260 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,179 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $424 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $838 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,542 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,642 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,464 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,081 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,053 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,062 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,912 | 37.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,475 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,335 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,132 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 376 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,493 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,125 | 29.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,348 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 719 | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,147 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,178 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,083 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,565 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,511 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,375 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,064 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 286 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,420 | 47.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,358 | 46.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,083 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,560 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,994 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,531 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 147 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,978 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 55 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 971 | 1765.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 971 | 1765.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 971 | 1765.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 538 | 978.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 52.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,521 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,786 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,735 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 967 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 326 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 433 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,542 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,372 | 88.9% | 89.4% |
Albemarle, NC28001