28690 ZIP Code
Valdese, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28690 |
| City/Town: | Valdese |
| County: | Burke |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,212 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,250 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,719 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,483 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,400 |
| Land Area: | 21.5 sq miles
55.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7327, -81.5742 |
Population Information (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,212 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,319 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,893 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 448 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 343 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 539 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 503 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 399 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 810 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,099 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,556 | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 710 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 545 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,280 | 13.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 676 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 304 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $638 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,483 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,165 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 318 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,326 | 79.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 839 | 20.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,980 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 101 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 400 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,332 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,235 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 944 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,189 | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 779 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28690 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,250 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,010 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,045 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,719 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,642 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,495 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 147 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,099 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,403 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 830 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 262 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,578 | 93.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 52 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 213 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 120 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 249 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 120 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 452 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 196 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 240 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28690 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 194 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 224 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 482 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 311 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 482 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 697 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 580 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 692 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 250 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 253 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28690 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,976 | 88.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 128 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 326 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28690 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 293 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 815 | 18.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 40 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 692 | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 316 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 160 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 295 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 914 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 348 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 210 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 412 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,721 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,103 | 77.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,773 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 487 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28690 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,795 | 67.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,700 | 40.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,246 | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 129 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 38 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 510 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28690 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,458 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 65 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 182 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 65 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 467 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28690 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 122 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 301 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 527 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 729 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 776 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 667 | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 503 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 337 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 508 | 11.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28690 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 20 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 288 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,368 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,103 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 522 | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 182 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28690 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 637 | 15.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 146 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,829 | 67.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 272 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 160 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 38 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 61 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28690 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 70 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,413 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,306 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,376 | 33.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28690 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 361 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 373 | 11.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 812 | 24.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 407 | 12.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 716 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 475 | 14.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 182 | 5.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28690 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,223 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $375 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $638 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,165 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,120 | 50.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 671 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 573 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,209 | 29.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 996 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,620 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28690 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,690 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 794 | 21.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,213 | 60.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 230 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 364 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 686 | 18.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28690 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,651 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 18 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 47 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 832 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 376 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 378 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,534 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 612 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,208 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,507 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 44 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 468 | 31.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 995 | 66.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28690 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,212 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 962 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 301 | 31.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 661 | 68.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 260 | 27.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28690 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,896 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 23 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 316 | 1373.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 316 | 1373.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 316 | 1373.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 82.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 130 | 565.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28690 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,764 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,215 | 93.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 549 | 6.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 344 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 199 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28690 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,165 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,731 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
Valdese, NC28690