28146 ZIP Code
Salisbury, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28146 |
| City/Town: | Salisbury |
| County: | Rowan |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,181 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,547 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,385 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,932 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,800 |
| Land Area: | 97.1 sq miles
251.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.9 sq miles
23.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6211, -80.3956 |
Population Information (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,181 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,356 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,825 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,769 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,117 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,153 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,137 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,784 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,668 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,538 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,233 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,024 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,310 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,595 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,045 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 808 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $807 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,932 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,548 | 90.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,384 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,240 | 81.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,308 | 18.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,221 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 658 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,736 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,670 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,122 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,970 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,430 | 15.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,635 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28146 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,547 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,563 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,238 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,385 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,223 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,438 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 785 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,290 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,436 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,213 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 766 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,200 | 87.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,288 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 281 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 134 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,205 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 873 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,529 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,001 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 187 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 305 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28146 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 318 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 316 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,230 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,252 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,594 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,479 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,784 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,843 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 957 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 775 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28146 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,686 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,555 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 129 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 113 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 743 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28146 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 99 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,213 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,112 | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 544 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,515 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 777 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 580 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,703 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,328 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 949 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 920 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 653 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 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 (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,484 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,175 | 62.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,713 | 42.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,562 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28146 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,293 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,134 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,762 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 732 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,466 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28146 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,497 | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 48 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 429 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 200 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 33 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 71 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 114 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,540 | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28146 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 83 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,159 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,521 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,476 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,739 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,364 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 876 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,426 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 437 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 851 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28146 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 145 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 361 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,435 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,859 | 56.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,788 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 344 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28146 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,333 | 18.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 428 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,073 | 72.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 265 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 308 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 115 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28146 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 459 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,941 | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,774 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,374 | 34.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28146 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 702 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 766 | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,922 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,626 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,974 | 29.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,547 | 15.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 573 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 130 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28146 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,302 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $346 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $807 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,548 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,776 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,210 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,804 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,301 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,812 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,736 | 37.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28146 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,365 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,256 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,267 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 546 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,010 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,022 | 24.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28146 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,042 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 513 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 487 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,365 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,917 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,760 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,666 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,942 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,046 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,378 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 378 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,595 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,405 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28146 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,311 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,673 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,240 | 61.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,326 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 459 | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 107 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28146 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,417 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 183 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 764 | 417.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 764 | 417.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 764 | 417.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 99 | 54.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 465 | 254.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 20.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28146 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,412 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,879 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,533 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,006 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 303 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 224 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28146 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,548 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,249 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
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