28128 ZIP Code
Norwood, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28128 |
| City/Town: | Norwood |
| County: | Stanly |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,602 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,093 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,785 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,484 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,600 |
| Land Area: | 68.4 sq miles
177.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2107, -80.1545 |
Population Information (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,602 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,927 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,675 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 288 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 524 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 532 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 440 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 400 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 893 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 992 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,282 | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 590 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 470 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 864 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 210 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 117 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $795 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,484 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,736 | 78.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 748 | 21.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,031 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 705 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,418 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 177 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 486 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,740 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,308 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 532 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 843 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 332 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28128 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,093 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,204 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,008 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,785 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,848 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,601 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 247 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,322 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,763 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 605 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 233 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,265 | 82.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,028 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 157 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 45 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 107 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 55 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 45 | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28128 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 122 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 75 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 340 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 210 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 426 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 414 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 343 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 412 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 173 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 221 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28128 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,744 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 420 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 19 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 332 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28128 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 410 | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 512 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 283 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 120 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 250 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 408 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 802 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 181 | 5.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 340 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 185 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,829 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,858 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,874 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 772 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28128 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,006 | 73.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,122 | 41.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 698 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 86 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 72 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 516 | 18.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28128 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,829 | 81.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 75 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 533 | 15.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28128 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 78 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 222 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 482 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 352 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 741 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 370 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 643 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 244 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 340 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28128 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 98 | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 984 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,999 | 57.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 335 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 68 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28128 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 169 | 6.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 292 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,963 | 71.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 230 | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 66 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28128 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 121 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 589 | 21.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,037 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 989 | 36.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28128 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 217 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 451 | 22.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 337 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 8.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 243 | 12.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 321 | 15.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 250 | 12.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28128 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,124 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $403 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $795 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.38 |
Households (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,736 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,426 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 503 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 510 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 634 | 23.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 832 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 881 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28128 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,180 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,166 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,515 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 105 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 373 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 579 | 18.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28128 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,576 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 25 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 39 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 834 | 52.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 425 | 27.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 253 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,970 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 368 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,601 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,078 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 48 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 572 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 458 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28128 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,862 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 735 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 443 | 60.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 292 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 215 | 29.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28128 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,429 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 57 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 173 | 303.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 173 | 303.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 173 | 303.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 56 | 98.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 64 | 112.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28128 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,314 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,067 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 247 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 58 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 141 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 48 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28128 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,736 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,654 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Norwood, NC28128