28152 ZIP Code
Shelby, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28152 |
| City/Town: | Shelby |
| County: | Cleveland |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,873 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,951 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,836 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,400 |
| Land Area: | 79.5 sq miles
205.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2408, -81.5914 |
Population Information (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,873 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,234 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,639 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,641 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,900 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,750 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,967 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,069 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,185 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,045 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,121 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,381 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,457 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,626 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,382 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 349 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $798 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,836 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,037 | 83.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,799 | 16.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,089 | 67.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,948 | 32.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,546 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 657 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,294 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,750 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,027 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,122 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,248 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,448 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28152 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,426 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,258 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,951 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,834 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,908 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 907 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,381 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,011 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,347 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 530 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,982 | 65.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,522 | 25.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 283 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 532 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,492 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,088 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,130 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 643 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 320 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 167 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28152 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 818 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 661 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 601 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,092 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,186 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,666 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 951 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,180 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 443 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 439 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28152 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,835 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,010 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 128 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 715 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28152 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 558 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,880 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 146 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,581 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 582 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 379 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 755 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,754 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,153 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 552 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 333 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.9% | 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 (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,516 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,194 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,400 | 44.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,316 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28152 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,678 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,205 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,184 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 417 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 271 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,839 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28152 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,394 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 164 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 333 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 213 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 435 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 140 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 230 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,927 | 17.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28152 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 352 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,431 | 13.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,904 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,487 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,701 | 24.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,437 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 876 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 316 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 300 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28152 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 18 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 649 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,035 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,893 | 54.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 967 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 274 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28152 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,127 | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 114 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,530 | 72.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 88 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 117 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28152 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 370 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,991 | 33.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,147 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,529 | 28.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28152 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 513 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 882 | 14.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,405 | 23.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,043 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,504 | 24.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 645 | 10.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 80 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28152 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,128 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $392 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $798 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,037 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,085 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,184 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,165 | 12.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,306 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,929 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,107 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28152 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,551 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,691 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,552 | 47.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 314 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 793 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,325 | 34.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28152 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,925 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 380 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 306 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,881 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,406 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,952 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,516 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,420 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,832 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,936 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 393 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,027 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,516 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28152 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,248 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,353 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,013 | 43.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,340 | 56.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 484 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28152 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,318 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 85 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 555 | 652.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 555 | 652.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 555 | 652.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 100 | 117.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 274 | 322.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 18.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28152 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,232 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,130 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,102 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 722 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 296 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 84 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28152 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,037 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,289 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Shelby, NC28152