28147 ZIP Code
Salisbury, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28147 |
| City/Town: | Salisbury |
| County: | Rowan |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,529 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,072 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,546 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,856 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,400 |
| Land Area: | 77.6 sq miles
201.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6811, -80.5630 |
Population Information (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,529 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,390 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,139 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,416 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,205 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,291 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,843 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,653 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,318 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,920 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,656 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,839 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,351 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,675 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,024 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 338 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $974 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,856 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,070 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 786 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,808 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,262 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,121 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 804 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,470 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,093 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,803 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,925 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,996 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,030 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28147 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,072 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,765 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,800 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,546 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,501 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,720 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 771 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,462 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,504 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,424 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 792 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,555 | 63.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,097 | 20.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 539 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 375 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,451 | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,512 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,225 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,930 | 16.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,437 | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 132 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 433 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 928 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28147 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 518 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 443 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 711 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 852 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,567 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,575 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,483 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,212 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 417 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 292 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28147 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,161 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,449 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 50 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 118 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 568 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28147 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,229 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,493 | 21.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 669 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,335 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 704 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 202 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 683 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,391 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,039 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 487 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 406 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.6% | 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 (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,944 | 81.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,148 | 53.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,621 | 39.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,359 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28147 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,041 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,624 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,318 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 436 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 109 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,372 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28147 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,422 | 55.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 113 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 443 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 198 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 726 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 673 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 406 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,870 | 19.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28147 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 646 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,486 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,468 | 25.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,753 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,680 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 675 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 655 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 197 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 296 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28147 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 188 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 516 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,433 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,335 | 54.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,224 | 12.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 160 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28147 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,156 | 23.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 452 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,036 | 66.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 254 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 115 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28147 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 460 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,841 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,607 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,162 | 34.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28147 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 573 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 546 | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 987 | 17.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 745 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,533 | 26.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,221 | 21.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 186 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28147 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,265 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $388 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $974 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,070 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,276 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,126 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,509 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,652 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,812 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,802 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28147 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,249 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,954 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,919 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 302 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 878 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,455 | 33.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28147 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,028 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 96 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 493 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,856 | 36.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,514 | 30.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,069 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,255 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,561 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,303 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,089 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 298 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,404 | 45.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,387 | 44.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28147 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,455 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,656 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,410 | 38.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,147 | 58.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 615 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,118 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 148 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,411 | 1629.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,411 | 1629.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,411 | 1629.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 123 | 83.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 54 | 36.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,077 | 1403.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28147 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,113 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,749 | 85.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,364 | 14.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,055 | 13.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 200 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 84 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28147 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,070 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,554 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
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