28023 ZIP Code
China Grove, North carolina
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28023 |
| City/Town: | China Grove |
| County: | Rowan |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,703 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,670 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,998 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,697 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,600 |
| Land Area: | 46.5 sq miles
120.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5686, -80.6025 |
Population Information (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,703 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,760 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,943 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 964 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 777 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 918 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 699 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 909 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,437 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,761 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,925 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,318 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,348 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,463 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 980 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 204 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $912 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,697 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,183 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 514 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,877 | 78.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,306 | 21.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,436 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 592 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,115 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,741 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,618 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,490 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,353 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 527 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28023 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,670 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,202 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,428 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,998 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,917 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,438 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 479 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,915 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,117 | 82.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 844 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 477 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,297 | 78.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 887 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 123 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 100 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 747 | 4.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,536 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,887 | 12.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,209 | 14.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,361 | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 150 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 173 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 525 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28023 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 231 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 369 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 518 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 725 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 918 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,214 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 890 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 689 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 232 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28023 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,997 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 607 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 477 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28023 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 268 | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 699 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 944 | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 290 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,042 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 484 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 114 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 300 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 650 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,256 | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 545 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 667 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 179 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 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 (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,506 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,435 | 60.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,689 | 42.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,173 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28023 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,453 | 72.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,720 | 44.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,326 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 627 | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 67 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 972 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28023 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,968 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 51 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 155 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 126 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 47 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,350 | 20.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28023 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 137 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 285 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 889 | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,208 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 794 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 808 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,231 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 422 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 316 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 607 | 9.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28023 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 48 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 124 | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,047 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,527 | 52.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 894 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 57 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28023 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 792 | 12.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,902 | 79.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 197 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28023 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 339 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,342 | 21.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,981 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,521 | 40.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28023 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 436 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 828 | 17.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 622 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 722 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,166 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 720 | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 309 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 74 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28023 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,220 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $353 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $912 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,183 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,215 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,120 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,310 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,168 | 18.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,819 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,934 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28023 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,668 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,045 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,449 | 51.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 205 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 808 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,699 | 25.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28023 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,139 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 200 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 260 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,231 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 643 | 20.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 805 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,713 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 981 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,679 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,313 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 81 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,312 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 920 | 39.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28023 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,357 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,210 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 607 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 494 | 40.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 255 | 21.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 109 | 9.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,593 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 239 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,110 | 464.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,110 | 464.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,110 | 464.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 140 | 58.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 84 | 35.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 886 | 370.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28023 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,739 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,617 | 85.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,122 | 14.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,041 | 13.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 46 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 24 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28023 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,183 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,801 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
China Grove, NC28023