28681 ZIP Code
Taylorsville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28681 |
| City/Town: | Taylorsville |
| County: | Alexander |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,825 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,309 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,990 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,250 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,500 |
| Land Area: | 167.6 sq miles
434.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9227, -81.2231 |
Population Information (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,825 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,172 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,653 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,153 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,355 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,797 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,326 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,585 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,962 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,951 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,650 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,940 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,880 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,008 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,641 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 577 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $721 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,250 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,548 | 84.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,702 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,761 | 81.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,787 | 18.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,609 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 942 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,985 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,180 | 38.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,564 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,211 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,907 | 10.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 820 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28681 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,309 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,391 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,003 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,990 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,777 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,148 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 629 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,581 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,567 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,946 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 633 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,768 | 88.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,398 | 5.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 376 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 301 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 428 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 554 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 465 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,011 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 790 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 69 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 152 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28681 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 373 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 490 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 954 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 754 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,287 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,061 | 21.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,230 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,713 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 391 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 295 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28681 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,219 | 82.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 958 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 149 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 347 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28681 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 193 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 702 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,864 | 25.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 139 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,218 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 910 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 202 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 387 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,515 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 697 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 635 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 530 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,461 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,595 | 60.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,012 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,137 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28681 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,694 | 70.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,081 | 42.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,082 | 21.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 657 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 108 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 906 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28681 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,916 | 70.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 60 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 75 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 48 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 16 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,940 | 26.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28681 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 733 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,514 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,330 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,735 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,832 | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,078 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 834 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 612 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 548 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28681 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 118 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 419 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,929 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,285 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,370 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 129 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28681 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 296 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 514 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,532 | 78.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 612 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 548 | 5.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28681 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 309 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,708 | 17.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,308 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,223 | 44.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28681 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 767 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,241 | 16.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,301 | 16.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,320 | 17.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,793 | 23.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 845 | 10.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 344 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 150 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28681 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,149 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $369 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $721 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,548 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,454 | 57.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,026 | 21.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,298 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,144 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,908 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,649 | 38.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28681 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,020 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,196 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,980 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 459 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,195 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,431 | 22.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28681 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,603 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 281 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 347 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,434 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,170 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,371 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,739 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,236 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,598 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,331 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 162 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,171 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,998 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28681 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,808 | 92.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,845 | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 468 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,183 | 64.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 165 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 194 | 10.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28681 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,236 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 133 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 589 | 442.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 589 | 442.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 589 | 442.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 119 | 89.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 334 | 251.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28681 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,672 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,507 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,165 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 769 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 204 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 167 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28681 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,548 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,434 | 88.3% | 89.4% |
Taylorsville, NC28681