Zip code 28150: Shelby, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28150?

28150 is assigned to Shelby, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28150 in?

28150 is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28150?

About 28,142 people live in 28150, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28150?

The median household income in 28150 is $55,832.

Q: What zip codes are near 28150?

The closest zip codes to 28150 are 28151, 28089, 28136, 28042, 28152.

Residential delivery areaCleveland CountyEastern Time

Population

28,142

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$211K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$873/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

109 sq mi

257 people/sq mi

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

About 28150

28150 is a small-town zip code in Shelby, North Carolina (Cleveland County), covering 109 sq mi of land. About 28,142 people live here, or 257 per square mile. The median resident is 45.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,832 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $211,400, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $873 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; sales; and office and administrative support.

How 28150 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age45.2
86th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1274th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy13.6%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%342nd of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%281st of 802 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.474
78th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477187th of 781 in NC
Poverty rate17.1%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%230th of 788 in NC
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%327th of 801 in NC
Diversity index51.5
54th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4315th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate69.2%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%536th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%571st of 797 in NC
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%306th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers9.3%
47th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%390th of 798 in NC
Population28,142
46th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404139th of 802 in NC
Government workers12.9%
43rd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%483rd of 798 in NC
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%389th of 799 in NC
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min493rd of 771 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher23.7%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%376th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters44.6%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%427th of 760 in NC
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%568th of 798 in NC
Per capita income$32,658
26th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385440th of 799 in NC
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%436th of 799 in NC
Population density257/sq mi
24th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi304th of 802 in NC
Median home value$211,400
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900423rd of 757 in NC
Median earnings per worker$39,178
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279519th of 788 in NC
Median household income$55,832
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388530th of 748 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%545th of 802 in NC
Median gross rent$873
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228430th of 688 in NC
Broadband access84.4%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%519th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%511th of 798 in NC

Measure	28150	Cleveland	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Median age	45.2	41.3	39.1	38.9	86th	274th of 802
Housing vacancy	13.6%	12.3%	12.5%	10.1%	84th	342nd of 789
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	18.8%	17.2%	17.2%	84th	281st of 802
Income inequality (Gini)	0.474	0.443	0.477	0.483	78th	187th of 781
Poverty rate	17.1%	16.6%	13%	12.5%	77th	230th of 788
Veterans	7.6%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	73rd	327th of 801
Diversity index	51.5	46.4	58.4	61.4	54th	315th of 802
Homeownership rate	69.2%	70.9%	66.6%	65.2%	51st	536th of 788
Uninsured rate	6.8%	9.3%	9.9%	8.4%	50th	571st of 797
Residents under 18	21.8%	22.3%	21.8%	22%	47th	306th of 802
Healthcare workers	9.3%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	47th	390th of 798
Population	28,142	100,991	10,730,404	334,922,499	46th	139th of 802
Government workers	12.9%	13.1%	13.8%	14.5%	43rd	483rd of 798
Unemployment rate	4.3%	5.2%	4.7%	5.2%	39th	389th of 799
Average commute	24.1 min	25.3 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	37th	493rd of 771
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.7%	22%	35.7%	35.7%	30th	376th of 799
Rent-burdened renters	44.6%	49.5%	48.9%	51.1%	28th	427th of 760
Self-employed workers	7.6%	8.5%	9.8%	10%	27th	568th of 798
Per capita income	$32,658	$30,294	$41,385	$44,673	26th	440th of 799
Work from home	8.5%	6.8%	16.3%	15.1%	25th	436th of 799
Population density	257/sq mi	218/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	24th	304th of 802
Median home value	$211,400	$200,000	$288,900	$332,700	23rd	423rd of 757
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,178	$39,833	$46,279	$49,666	19th	519th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,832	$58,534	$72,388	$80,734	15th	530th of 748
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	3.1%	9.1%	14.1%	14th	545th of 802
Median gross rent	$873	$914	$1,228	$1,413	11th	430th of 688
Broadband accessWeakness	84.4%	85%	90.1%	91%	11th	519th of 788
Tech workers	0.9%	1.2%	3.9%	3.8%	11th	511th of 798

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

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

17%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.2

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black25%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

51.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 11,499
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 63.6%
Married couples: 43.5%
Living alone: 32.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28150

$55,832

Cleveland Co.

$58,534

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,658

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.474

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28150

$211,400

Cleveland Co.

$200,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28150

$873

Cleveland Co.

$914

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 13,316
Owner-occupied: 69.2%
Vacant: 13.6%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.8%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

34%

20–29

21%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

14%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

10%

Management

10%

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

13%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$39,178

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28150	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,237	$74,888
Service	$20,123	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,796	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,872	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,180	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

31%

Some college

21%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
Households with broadband: 84.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.9%
No internet access: 12.4%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Shelby
State: North Carolina
County: Cleveland County
Center point: 35.3427° N, 81.5763° W
Land area: 109 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Shelby13% of zip
Kingstown2% of zip
Polkville2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28150

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28151	Shelby, NC · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
28089	Lattimore, NC	5 mi	167	$75,000	$187,500
28136	Polkville, NC	6.5 mi	66	$83,304	—
28042	Fallston, NC	6.8 mi	299	$20,833	—
28152	Shelby, NC	7.1 mi	26,134	$57,806	$205,200
28090	Lawndale, NC	7.8 mi	7,268	$57,714	$169,700
28169	Waco, NC	8.3 mi	108	—	$70,000
28017	Boiling Springs, NC	8.5 mi	663	—	—
28038	Earl, NC · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
28040	Ellenboro, NC	10 mi	6,961	$58,816	$169,500
28021	Cherryville, NC	11 mi	13,865	$63,429	$217,400
28073	Grover, NC	11 mi	5,890	$52,557	$157,900

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Questions about 28150

What city is zip code 28150?

28150 is assigned to Shelby, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28150 in?

28150 is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28150?

About 28,142 people live in 28150, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28150 in?

28150 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28150?

The median household income in 28150 is $55,832.

What zip codes are near 28150?

The closest zip codes to 28150 are 28151, 28089, 28136, 28042, 28152.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28150, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.