28645 ZIP Code
Lenoir, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28645 |
| City/Town: | Lenoir |
| County: | Caldwell |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,424 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,136 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,899 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,414 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,300 |
| Land Area: | 329.1 sq miles
852.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9788, -81.5478 |
Population Information (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,424 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,645 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,779 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,256 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,406 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,537 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,030 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,502 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,087 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,032 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,908 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,116 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,691 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,763 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,035 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,061 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $698 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,414 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,683 | 87.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,731 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,618 | 72.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,065 | 27.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,693 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,058 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,269 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,018 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,717 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,156 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,084 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,391 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28645 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,136 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,198 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,387 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,899 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,613 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,308 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,287 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,882 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,734 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,592 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,695 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 287 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 39,240 | 84.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,985 | 6.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 298 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 50 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,030 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,785 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,847 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,087 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,258 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 243 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,551 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28645 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 837 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 987 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,397 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,499 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,701 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,657 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,052 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,283 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 919 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 351 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28645 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,345 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,550 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 185 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 349 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,148 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28645 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 113 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,608 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,684 | 23.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 819 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,299 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,007 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 273 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 900 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,152 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,979 | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,644 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,110 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 720 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,822 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,497 | 52.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,886 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,859 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28645 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,232 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,534 | 45.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,574 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,214 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 197 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,384 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28645 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,888 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 222 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 461 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 840 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 399 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 319 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 612 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,673 | 17.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28645 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 85 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 891 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,963 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,203 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,502 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,393 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,937 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,780 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,282 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,378 | 6.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28645 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 339 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,445 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,443 | 30.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,377 | 48.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,329 | 10.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 481 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28645 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,618 | 14.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,187 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,053 | 64.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,847 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 700 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 232 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28645 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,030 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,863 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,574 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,216 | 27.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28645 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,353 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,361 | 24.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,322 | 17.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,411 | 17.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,560 | 18.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,244 | 9.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 304 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28645 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,076 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $319 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $698 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,683 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,739 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,764 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,748 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,303 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,848 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,273 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28645 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,914 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,794 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,581 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 730 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,356 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,650 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28645 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,904 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 482 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 520 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,087 | 45.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,352 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,463 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,497 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,653 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,681 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,210 | 20.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 559 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,887 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,764 | 40.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28645 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,008 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,216 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,541 | 60.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,671 | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 616 | 14.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28645 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,873 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 82 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,551 | 1891.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,551 | 1891.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,551 | 1891.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 268 | 326.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 11.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,053 | 1284.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 56.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28645 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,168 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,494 | 93.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,674 | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,179 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 164 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 232 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 99 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28645 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,683 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,065 | 86.0% | 89.4% |
Lenoir, NC28645