28144 ZIP Code
Salisbury, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28144 |
| City/Town: | Salisbury |
| County: | Rowan |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,049 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,938 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,783 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,321 |
| Median Home Value: | $191,100 |
| Land Area: | 30.1 sq miles
77.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7157, -80.4589 |
Population Information (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,049 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,778 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,271 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,484 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,761 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,557 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,193 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,044 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,287 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,941 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,094 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,760 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,854 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,817 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,606 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 651 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $191,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $915 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,321 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,542 | 85.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,779 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,858 | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,684 | 44.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,010 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 601 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,164 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,528 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,229 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,533 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,297 | 18.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,658 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,938 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,083 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,905 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,783 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,273 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,271 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,002 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,714 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,257 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,443 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 519 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,534 | 53.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,035 | 37.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 40 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 149 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 621 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,654 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,268 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,621 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,257 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 418 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 940 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28144 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 804 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,074 | 10.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,127 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,052 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,121 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,582 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,258 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,065 | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 470 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 989 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28144 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,146 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,032 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 77 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 290 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 350 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 778 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28144 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 75 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 543 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,460 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 283 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,506 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 298 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 431 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 445 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,372 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,254 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 868 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 574 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 162 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.8% | 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 (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,629 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,624 | 57.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,097 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,557 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28144 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,380 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,209 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,694 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,049 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 120 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,377 | 22.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28144 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,590 | 69.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 361 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 523 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 860 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 725 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 616 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 304 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 342 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28144 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 549 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,336 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 884 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 963 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,019 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,526 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,657 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 943 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,403 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28144 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,078 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,206 | 34.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,928 | 40.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,595 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 354 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28144 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,319 | 41.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 190 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,733 | 54.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 160 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 78 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28144 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,151 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,968 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,407 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,016 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28144 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 389 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 803 | 13.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,147 | 19.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 693 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,442 | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 893 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 463 | 7.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,285 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $915 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,542 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,926 | 37.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,128 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,834 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,015 | 38.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,835 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,561 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28144 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,929 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,579 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,664 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 443 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,090 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,831 | 35.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28144 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,433 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 267 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 374 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,760 | 37.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,294 | 17.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,738 | 36.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,285 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,023 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,186 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,742 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 335 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,576 | 54.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,831 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28144 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,706 | 83.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,127 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,673 | 40.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,254 | 54.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 586 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 200 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,938 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 264 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,111 | 420.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,111 | 420.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,111 | 420.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 18.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 147 | 55.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 12.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 527 | 199.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 37.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28144 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,565 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,691 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,874 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,268 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 410 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 86 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 110 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28144 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,542 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,472 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Salisbury, NC28144