28752 ZIP Code
Marion, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28752 |
| City/Town: | Marion |
| County: | McDowell |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,472 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,910 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,103 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,119 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,600 |
| Land Area: | 249.1 sq miles
645.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7096, -82.0356 |
Population Information (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,472 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,138 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,334 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,333 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,855 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,922 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,915 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,846 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,854 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,962 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,217 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,656 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,140 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,435 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,706 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 631 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $714 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,119 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,121 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,998 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,686 | 71.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,435 | 28.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,601 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 998 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,125 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,184 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,644 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,780 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,734 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,136 | 5.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28752 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,910 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,130 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,357 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,103 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,486 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,745 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 741 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,455 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,656 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,253 | 17.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 826 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,472 | 86.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,362 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 168 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 472 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 692 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,306 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,457 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,395 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,889 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 143 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 324 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28752 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 659 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 757 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,084 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,445 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,755 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,266 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,695 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,594 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 574 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 292 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28752 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,597 | 83.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,328 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 110 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 97 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 296 | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28752 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 419 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,178 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,378 | 26.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 146 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,508 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 465 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 263 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 623 | 4.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,947 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 668 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 499 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 562 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,642 | 84.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,909 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,291 | 40.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,737 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28752 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,354 | 68.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,864 | 40.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,453 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 948 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 177 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,216 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28752 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,029 | 63.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 247 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 236 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 229 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 207 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 125 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 259 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,697 | 26.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 90 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28752 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 712 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,272 | 16.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,465 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,213 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,927 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,403 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,389 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 739 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 923 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28752 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 129 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 990 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,124 | 29.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,241 | 51.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,175 | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 460 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28752 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 351 | 2.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,243 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,498 | 70.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,339 | 11.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 566 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 105 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28752 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 800 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,043 | 25.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,783 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,495 | 28.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28752 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 882 | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,774 | 20.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,616 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,083 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,840 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,011 | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 296 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 184 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28752 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,083 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $326 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $714 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,121 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,268 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,065 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,757 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,455 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,903 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,284 | 35.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28752 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,485 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,968 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,584 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 445 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,052 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,981 | 23.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28752 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,274 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 218 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 404 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,010 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,546 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,096 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,039 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,875 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,379 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,347 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 278 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,898 | 54.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,171 | 40.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28752 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,282 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,896 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,533 | 52.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,327 | 45.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 301 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28752 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,959 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 367 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,513 | 412.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,513 | 412.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,513 | 412.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 57 | 15.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,043 | 284.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 20.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28752 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,139 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,305 | 90.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,834 | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,097 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 247 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 426 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28752 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,121 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,807 | 89.2% | 89.4% |
Marion, NC28752