Zip code 28169: Waco, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28169?

28169 is assigned to Waco, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28169 in?

28169 is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28169?

About 108 people live in 28169, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 28169?

The closest zip codes to 28169 are 28021, 28042, 28033, 28151, 28150.

Residential delivery areaCleveland CountyEastern Time

Population

108

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$70K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

58.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.6 sq mi

184 people/sq mi

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

About 28169

28169 is a small-town zip code in Waco, North Carolina (Cleveland County), covering 0.6 sq mi of land. About 108 people live here, or 184 per square mile. The median resident is 58.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $70,000. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; production and manufacturing; and office and administrative support.

How 28169 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 108 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age58.4
99th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.147th of 802 in NC
Work from home54.2%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%2nd of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%6th of 760 in NC
Residents 65 and older38%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%35th of 802 in NC
Government workers58.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%6th of 798 in NC
Veterans16.3%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%44th of 801 in NC
Housing vacancy29.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%109th of 789 in NC
Median earnings per worker$61,154
77th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,27961st of 788 in NC
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%378th of 788 in NC
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%415th of 797 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477571st of 781 in NC
Population density184/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi355th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$23,534
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385731st of 799 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher13.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%681st of 799 in NC
Diversity index10.5
4th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4749th of 802 in NC
Broadband access75.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%713th of 788 in NC
Residents under 189.3%
2nd
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%736th of 802 in NC
Population108
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404798th of 802 in NC
Median home value$70,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900750th of 757 in NC
Poverty rate1.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%763rd of 788 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%741st of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%752nd of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%673rd of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%763rd of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%776th of 798 in NC

Measure	28169	Cleveland	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Median age	58.4	41.3	39.1	38.9	99th	47th of 802
Work from home	54.2%	6.8%	16.3%	15.1%	99th	2nd of 799
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	49.5%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	6th of 760
Residents 65 and older	38%	18.8%	17.2%	17.2%	99th	35th of 802
Government workers	58.3%	13.1%	13.8%	14.5%	99th	6th of 798
Veterans	16.3%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	98th	44th of 801
Housing vacancy	29.7%	12.3%	12.5%	10.1%	98th	109th of 789
Median earnings per worker	$61,154	$39,833	$46,279	$49,666	77th	61st of 788
Homeownership rate	75.6%	70.9%	66.6%	65.2%	68th	378th of 788
Uninsured rate	9.3%	9.3%	9.9%	8.4%	67th	415th of 797
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.443	0.477	0.483	23rd	571st of 781
Population density	184/sq mi	218/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	355th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,534	$30,294	$41,385	$44,673	6th	731st of 799
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.3%	22%	35.7%	35.7%	6th	681st of 799
Diversity index	10.5	46.4	58.4	61.4	4th	749th of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	75.6%	85%	90.1%	91%	2nd	713th of 788
Residents under 18	9.3%	22.3%	21.8%	22%	2nd	736th of 802
Population	108	100,991	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	798th of 802
Median home value	$70,000	$200,000	$288,900	$332,700	1st	750th of 757
Poverty rateStrength	1.9%	16.6%	13%	12.5%	1st	763rd of 788
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.2%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	741st of 799
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.1%	9.1%	14.1%	1st	752nd of 802
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	673rd of 798
Healthcare workers	0%	9.6%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	763rd of 798
Self-employed workers	0%	8.5%	9.8%	10%	1st	776th 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

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

14%

45–54

17%

55–64

28%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

58.4

Under 18

9.3%

65 and over

38%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

10.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

11%

Households

Households: 45
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 75.6%
Married couples: 48.9%
Living alone: 24.4%
Veterans (of adults): 16.3%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

51%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28169

—

Cleveland Co.

$58,534

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,534

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28169

$70,000

Cleveland Co.

$200,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28169

—

Cleveland Co.

$914

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 64
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 29.7%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.4%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

46%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

54%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

30–44

45–59

45%

60+

36%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

24.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

54%

Production

25%

Office and admin

21%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

71%

Manufacturing

21%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$61,154

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

58.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

16.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28169	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

22%

Some college

29%

Associate's

24%

Bachelor's

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.3%
Households with broadband: 75.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.2%
No internet access: 8.9%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Waco
State: North Carolina
County: Cleveland County
Center point: 35.3581° N, 81.4306° W
Land area: 0.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Waco100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28169

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28021	Cherryville, NC	3.3 mi	13,865	$63,429	$217,400
28042	Fallston, NC	6.2 mi	299	$20,833	—
28033	Crouse, NC	7.1 mi	3,481	$78,458	$224,000
28151	Shelby, NC · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
28150	Shelby, NC	8.3 mi	28,142	$55,832	$211,400
28086	Kings Mountain, NC	8.4 mi	29,460	$62,414	$207,300
28016	Bessemer City, NC	8.8 mi	13,109	$57,147	$222,700
28090	Lawndale, NC	9.9 mi	7,268	$57,714	$169,700
28073	Grover, NC	11 mi	5,890	$52,557	$157,900
28152	Shelby, NC	12 mi	26,134	$57,806	$205,200
28038	Earl, NC · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
28136	Polkville, NC	13 mi	66	$83,304	—

Questions about 28169

What city is zip code 28169?

28169 is assigned to Waco, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28169 in?

28169 is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28169?

About 108 people live in 28169, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28169 in?

28169 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 28169?

The closest zip codes to 28169 are 28021, 28042, 28033, 28151, 28150.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28169, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.