28112 ZIP Code
Monroe, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28112 |
| City/Town: | Monroe |
| County: | Union |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,845 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,981 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,341 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,597 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,900 |
| Land Area: | 132.1 sq miles
342.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.8899, -80.5495 |
Population Information (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,845 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,226 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,619 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,989 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,712 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,999 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,488 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,751 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,346 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,444 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,145 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,211 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,181 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,654 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,434 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 491 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,597 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,034 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 563 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,180 | 71.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,854 | 28.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,906 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,339 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,938 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,646 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,155 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,035 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,585 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,208 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28112 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,981 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,567 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,871 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,341 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,235 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,501 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 720 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,563 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,162 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,534 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 660 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 145 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,737 | 67.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,345 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 133 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 144 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,732 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,754 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,342 | 12.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,734 | 20.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,183 | 15.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 306 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,145 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28112 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 486 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 366 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 686 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,002 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,428 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,574 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,358 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,027 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 617 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 490 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28112 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,658 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,633 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 107 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 150 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 861 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28112 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 323 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,417 | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,028 | 16.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 334 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,483 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 519 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 112 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 586 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,236 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,373 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 819 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 812 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 459 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,545 | 81.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,616 | 56.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,214 | 36.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,660 | 16.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28112 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,414 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,474 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,433 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 501 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,292 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28112 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,518 | 80.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 158 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 405 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 247 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 434 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 34 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 131 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 670 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28112 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 174 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 555 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,683 | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,110 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,964 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,097 | 10.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,053 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 887 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 240 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 834 | 7.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28112 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 148 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 253 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,331 | 22.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,711 | 53.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,863 | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 291 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28112 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,383 | 23.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,303 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,971 | 59.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 100 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 95 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 116 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28112 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 648 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,165 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,946 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,275 | 32.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28112 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 232 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 411 | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 970 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,142 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,176 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,778 | 24.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 276 | 3.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 195 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28112 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,370 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $419 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,034 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,454 | 54.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,895 | 18.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,513 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,364 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,000 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,117 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28112 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,826 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,414 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,795 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 245 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,037 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,650 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28112 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,068 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 477 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 342 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,129 | 51.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,339 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 781 | 12.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,214 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,731 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,205 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,242 | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 297 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,482 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,463 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28112 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,347 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,245 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,298 | 70.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 947 | 29.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 200 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28112 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,299 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 333 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,546 | 1064.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,546 | 1064.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,546 | 1064.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 130 | 39.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 216 | 64.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,076 | 923.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28112 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,856 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,691 | 80.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,165 | 20.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,966 | 19.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 111 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 56 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28112 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,034 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,128 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Monroe, NC28112