28630 ZIP Code
Granite Falls, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28630 |
| City/Town: | Granite Falls |
| County: | Caldwell |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,715 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,924 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,297 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,274 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,900 |
| Land Area: | 61.0 sq miles
157.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8320, -81.4202 |
Population Information (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,715 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,597 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,118 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,031 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 981 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,599 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,065 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,159 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,295 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,115 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,148 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,743 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,321 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,619 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,112 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 527 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $848 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,274 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,949 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,325 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,186 | 77.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,763 | 22.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,880 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 968 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,733 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,577 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,122 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,952 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,679 | 11.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 849 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28630 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,924 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,800 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,063 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,297 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,230 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,477 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 740 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,620 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,715 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,138 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 598 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,331 | 88.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 374 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 144 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 862 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 962 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,051 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,314 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 579 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 403 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 332 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28630 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 252 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 828 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 783 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,025 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,314 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,246 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,580 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 294 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 328 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28630 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,930 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 683 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 24 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 139 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 412 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28630 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 86 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 634 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,406 | 25.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 813 | 8.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 955 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 537 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 63 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 208 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 756 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,818 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 529 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 387 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 285 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% | 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 (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,774 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,630 | 65.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,021 | 38.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,812 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28630 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,207 | 78.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,107 | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,611 | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 474 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 831 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28630 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,654 | 71.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 88 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 92 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 176 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 249 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 87 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,902 | 20.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28630 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 377 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,600 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,233 | 24.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,333 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,119 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 895 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 828 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 279 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 610 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28630 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 555 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,924 | 20.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,288 | 57.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,270 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 215 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28630 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 936 | 11.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 425 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,924 | 74.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 360 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 249 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28630 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 330 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,126 | 26.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,521 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,972 | 37.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28630 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 431 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 973 | 15.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,066 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 944 | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,589 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 837 | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 258 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 88 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28630 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,174 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $359 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $848 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.38 |
Households (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,949 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,016 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,345 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,317 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,169 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,232 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,981 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28630 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,724 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,640 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,323 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 330 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,245 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,728 | 19.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28630 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,012 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 172 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 181 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,145 | 53.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 922 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 592 | 14.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,267 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,210 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,586 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,111 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 142 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,439 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,530 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28630 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,517 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,065 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 945 | 45.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,102 | 53.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 353 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28630 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,268 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 292 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 447 | 153.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 447 | 153.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 447 | 153.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 10.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 244 | 83.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28630 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,684 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,539 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,145 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 878 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 190 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 77 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28630 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,949 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,187 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
Granite Falls, NC28630