28170 ZIP Code
Wadesboro, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28170 |
| City/Town: | Wadesboro |
| County: | Anson |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,707 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,808 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,586 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,720 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,600 |
| Land Area: | 177.9 sq miles
460.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9987, -80.0988 |
Population Information (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,707 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,596 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,111 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 486 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 616 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 907 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 600 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 635 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 975 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,203 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,233 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 601 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 606 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 967 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 581 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 297 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $811 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,720 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,866 | 81.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 854 | 18.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,448 | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,418 | 36.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,463 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 299 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 845 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,683 | 41.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,067 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 618 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 783 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 168 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28170 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,808 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,085 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,903 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,586 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,232 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,873 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 359 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,412 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,935 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 720 | 18.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 175 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,851 | 39.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,207 | 53.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 324 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 74 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 225 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 77 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 299 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 187 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 112 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28170 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 220 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 357 | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 621 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 750 | 19.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 593 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 491 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 296 | 7.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 366 | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 123 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 49 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28170 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,823 | 72.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 692 | 17.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 66 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 251 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28170 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 117 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 155 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,331 | 34.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 70 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 285 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 82 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 84 | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 783 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 93 | 2.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 259 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 241 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.2% | 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 (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,503 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,042 | 51.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,973 | 51.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 968 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28170 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,463 | 63.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,617 | 41.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 841 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 336 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,436 | 37.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28170 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,463 | 73.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 67 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 24 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 90 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 157 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 862 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28170 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 138 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 222 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 361 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 651 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,004 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 909 | 19.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 516 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 404 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 496 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28170 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 26 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 157 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,371 | 29.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,529 | 53.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 542 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 95 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28170 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 357 | 9.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 998 | 25.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,064 | 53.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 388 | 10.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 46 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28170 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 336 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,277 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,008 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,245 | 32.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28170 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 353 | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 759 | 31.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 565 | 23.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 355 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 224 | 9.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 192 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28170 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,117 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $811 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.38 |
Households (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,866 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,137 | 29.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 406 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 915 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,596 | 41.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,089 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,475 | 38.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28170 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,751 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,611 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,368 | 36.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 204 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 472 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,497 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28170 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,419 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 125 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 219 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,258 | 52.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 469 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 348 | 14.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,388 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 557 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,471 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,707 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 119 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 778 | 45.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 810 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28170 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,998 | 82.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,592 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 783 | 49.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 789 | 49.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 279 | 17.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28170 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,266 | 95.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 102 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 441 | 432.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 441 | 432.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 441 | 432.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 8.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 212 | 207.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28170 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,221 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,626 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 595 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 293 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 32 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 267 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28170 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,866 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,330 | 86.1% | 89.4% |
Wadesboro, NC28170