Zip code 28128: Norwood, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28128?

28128 is assigned to Norwood, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28128 in?

28128 is in Stanly County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28128?

About 6,587 people live in 28128, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28128?

The median household income in 28128 is $53,818.

Q: What zip codes are near 28128?

The closest zip codes to 28128 are 28007, 28001, 28129, 27306, 28002.

Residential delivery areaStanly CountyEastern Time

Population

6,587

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$222K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$881/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

68 sq mi

96 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28128

28128 is a small-town zip code in Norwood, North Carolina (Stanly County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 6,587 people live here, or 96 per square mile. The median resident is 42.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,818 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $222,300, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $881 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and production and manufacturing.

How 28128 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%197th of 789 in NC
Self-employed workers13.2%
84th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%200th of 798 in NC
Median age42.5
74th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1393rd of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers11.1%
72nd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%248th of 798 in NC
Government workers16.6%
69th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%293rd of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
65th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477282nd of 781 in NC
Broadband access93.6%
63rd
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%167th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate8%
59th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%506th of 797 in NC
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%504th of 802 in NC
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min369th of 771 in NC
Unemployment rate4.9%
51st
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%338th of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate68.4%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%554th of 788 in NC
Veterans5.8%
49th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%553rd of 801 in NC
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%320th of 798 in NC
Poverty rate8.7%
36th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%582nd of 788 in NC
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%421st of 802 in NC
Work from home9.2%
29th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%393rd of 799 in NC
Per capita income$32,461
26th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385447th of 799 in NC
Median home value$222,300
26th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900384th of 757 in NC
Diversity index32.5
26th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4549th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher21.7%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%431st of 799 in NC
Median earnings per worker$40,259
22nd
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279474th of 788 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%518th of 802 in NC
Population density96/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi495th of 802 in NC
Median household income$53,818
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388557th of 748 in NC
Median gross rent$881
12th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228423rd of 688 in NC
Population6,587
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404392nd of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters31.5%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%627th of 760 in NC

Measure	28128	Stanly	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	20.8%	11.8%	12.5%	10.1%	94th	197th of 789
Self-employed workers	13.2%	11.5%	9.8%	10%	84th	200th of 798
Median age	42.5	40.5	39.1	38.9	74th	393rd of 802
Healthcare workers	11.1%	9.4%	9.5%	9.7%	72nd	248th of 798
Government workers	16.6%	12.4%	13.8%	14.5%	69th	293rd of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.431	0.477	0.483	65th	282nd of 781
Broadband access	93.6%	88.4%	90.1%	91%	63rd	167th of 788
Uninsured rate	8%	9%	9.9%	8.4%	59th	506th of 797
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	19.1%	17.2%	17.2%	55th	504th of 802
Average commute	26.3 min	28.1 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	52nd	369th of 771
Unemployment rate	4.9%	4.1%	4.7%	5.2%	51st	338th of 799
Homeownership rate	68.4%	74.5%	66.6%	65.2%	49th	554th of 788
Veterans	5.8%	6.5%	7.4%	6.2%	49th	553rd of 801
Tech workers	2.2%	1.9%	3.9%	3.8%	37th	320th of 798
Poverty rate	8.7%	15.2%	13%	12.5%	36th	582nd of 788
Residents under 18	20.1%	21.7%	21.8%	22%	32nd	421st of 802
Work from home	9.2%	9.8%	16.3%	15.1%	29th	393rd of 799
Per capita income	$32,461	$31,661	$41,385	$44,673	26th	447th of 799
Median home value	$222,300	$242,400	$288,900	$332,700	26th	384th of 757
Diversity index	32.5	37.5	58.4	61.4	26th	549th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.7%	19.9%	35.7%	35.7%	25th	431st of 799
Median earnings per worker	$40,259	$43,544	$46,279	$49,666	22nd	474th of 788
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	4.4%	9.1%	14.1%	17th	518th of 802
Population density	96/sq mi	164/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	495th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,818	$60,704	$72,388	$80,734	13th	557th of 748
Median gross rent	$881	$861	$1,228	$1,413	12th	423rd of 688
Population	6,587	64,651	10,730,404	334,922,499	11th	392nd of 802
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.5%	48.9%	48.9%	51.1%	6th	627th of 760

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

17%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.5

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black14%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

32.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 2,517
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.4%
Married couples: 53.1%
Living alone: 31.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.8%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28128

$53,818

Stanly Co.

$60,704

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,461

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28128

$222,300

Stanly Co.

$242,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28128

$881

Stanly Co.

$861

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

0.9%

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,180
Owner-occupied: 68.4%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.4%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

22%

20–29

23%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Healthcare

11%

Production

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Office and admin

Management

Education

Sales

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Admin, support and management

11%

Construction

11%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Retail

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Information

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$40,259

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28128	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,867	$74,888
Service	$20,693	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,216	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,481	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,549	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

34%

Some college

22%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 93.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.7%
No internet access: 6.1%
Without health insurance: 8%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Norwood
State: North Carolina
County: Stanly County
Center point: 35.2107° N, 80.1545° W
Land area: 68 sq mi
Water area: 3.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Norwood7% of zip
Aquadale (unincorporated)5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28128

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28007	Ansonville, NC	6.3 mi	879	$60,648	$94,000
28001	Albemarle, NC	9.3 mi	26,424	$54,804	$215,400
28129	Oakboro, NC	9.9 mi	5,852	$69,906	$266,800
27306	Mount Gilead, NC	9.9 mi	5,486	$57,934	$171,800
28002	Albemarle, NC · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
28135	Polkton, NC	13 mi	4,655	$66,920	$208,600
28009	Badin, NC	14 mi	1,456	$53,145	$160,200
28097	Locust, NC	15 mi	8,303	$76,594	$314,400
28170	Wadesboro, NC	15 mi	10,103	$39,548	$154,400
28163	Stanfield, NC	16 mi	6,491	$72,386	$313,900
28127	New London, NC	17 mi	8,506	$69,125	$255,800
27371	Troy, NC	18 mi	7,572	$63,516	$164,300

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Questions about 28128

What city is zip code 28128?

28128 is assigned to Norwood, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28128 in?

28128 is in Stanly County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28128?

About 6,587 people live in 28128, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28128 in?

28128 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28128?

The median household income in 28128 is $53,818.

What zip codes are near 28128?

The closest zip codes to 28128 are 28007, 28001, 28129, 27306, 28002.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28128, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.