28174 ZIP Code
Wingate, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28174 |
| City/Town: | Wingate |
| County: | Union |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,547 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,020 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,038 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,705 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,000 |
| Land Area: | 36.4 sq miles
94.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9690, -80.4396 |
Population Information (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,547 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,910 | 45.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,637 | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 450 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 502 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 313 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,399 | 16.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,168 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 756 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 924 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 865 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 406 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 514 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 628 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 481 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 141 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $982 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,705 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,570 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 135 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,852 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 718 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,715 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 390 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 602 | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,195 | 25.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,269 | 26.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 448 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 572 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 239 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28174 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,020 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,773 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,119 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,038 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,172 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,902 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 253 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,944 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,314 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 468 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 116 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,911 | 57.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,305 | 27.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 112 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 167 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 615 | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 437 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 820 | 9.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,743 | 20.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,115 | 13.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 135 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 425 | 5.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28174 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 101 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 222 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 366 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 115 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 308 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 356 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 388 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 357 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 221 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 136 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28174 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,401 | 61.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 625 | 16.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 267 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 460 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28174 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 423 | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 502 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 47 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 341 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 221 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 80 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 100 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 256 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,241 | 31.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 461 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 115 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 86 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,657 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,042 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,466 | 28.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 870 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28174 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,909 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 942 | 36.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 570 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 86 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 51 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 383 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28174 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,291 | 84.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 50 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 130 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 26 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 184 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28174 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 65 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 667 | 24.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 452 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 498 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 430 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 282 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 115 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 123 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 73 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28174 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 113 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 405 | 15.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,487 | 55.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 605 | 22.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28174 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 588 | 22.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 186 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,729 | 67.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28174 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 104 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 628 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 959 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 879 | 34.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28174 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 216 | 11.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 352 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 405 | 21.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 472 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 207 | 11.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 7.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28174 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,361 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $424 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $982 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.38 |
Households (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,570 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,387 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 403 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 413 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 676 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 700 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 900 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28174 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,229 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,296 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,472 | 45.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 94 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 302 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,865 | 57.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28174 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,069 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 32 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 119 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 607 | 19.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 361 | 11.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,950 | 63.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,938 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 307 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,527 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,222 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 51 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 567 | 46.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 604 | 49.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28174 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,147 | 71.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,332 | 27.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,155 | 49.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,109 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 286 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 68 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28174 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,643 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 904 | 664.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 904 | 664.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 904 | 664.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 677 | 497.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28174 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,097 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,427 | 79.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,670 | 20.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,439 | 17.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 65 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 156 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28174 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,570 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,205 | 85.8% | 89.4% |
Wingate, NC28174