Zip code 28174: Wingate, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28174?

28174 is assigned to Wingate, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28174 in?

28174 is in Union County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28174?

About 9,573 people live in 28174, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28174?

The median household income in 28174 is $71,136.

Q: What zip codes are near 28174?

The closest zip codes to 28174 are 28103, 28111, 28110, 28112, 28133.

Residential delivery areaUnion CountyEastern Time

Population

9,573

Median household income

$71K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$227K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,149/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

29.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

263 people/sq mi

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

About 28174

28174 is a small-town zip code in Wingate, North Carolina (Union County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 9,573 people live here, or 263 per square mile. The median resident is 29.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $71,136 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $226,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,149 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.5 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; food service; and office and administrative support.

How 28174 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index68
89th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.450th of 802 in NC
Poverty rate19%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%167th of 788 in NC
Rent-burdened renters59.3%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%138th of 760 in NC
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%382nd of 797 in NC
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%240th of 799 in NC
Foreign-born residents14.3%
63rd
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%61st of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate73%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%455th of 788 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
60th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477319th of 781 in NC
Government workers14.2%
54th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%407th of 798 in NC
Average commute26.5 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min360th of 771 in NC
Housing vacancy6.2%
46th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%678th of 789 in NC
Residents 65 and older15.8%
44th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%560th of 802 in NC
Median household income$71,136
37th
U.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388274th of 748 in NC
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%322nd of 798 in NC
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%657th of 801 in NC
Median gross rent$1,149
32nd
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228220th of 688 in NC
Median home value$226,700
27th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900365th of 757 in NC
Population density263/sq mi
24th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi298th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%548th of 798 in NC
Work from home7.8%
21st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%482nd of 799 in NC
Residents under 1817.9%
18th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%538th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher18.7%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%521st of 799 in NC
Population9,573
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404321st of 802 in NC
Broadband access85.3%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%484th of 788 in NC
Per capita income$25,401
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385681st of 799 in NC
Self-employed workers5.7%
8th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%685th of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$34,036
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279674th of 788 in NC
Median age29.8
4th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1750th of 802 in NC

Measure	28174	Union	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Diversity index	68	52.1	58.4	61.4	89th	50th of 802
Poverty rateWeakness	19%	7.7%	13%	12.5%	82nd	167th of 788
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.3%	43.2%	48.9%	51.1%	81st	138th of 760
Uninsured rate	9.8%	7.7%	9.9%	8.4%	70th	382nd of 797
Unemployment rate	5.8%	4.2%	4.7%	5.2%	65th	240th of 799
Foreign-born residents	14.3%	12.2%	9.1%	14.1%	63rd	61st of 802
Homeownership rate	73%	81.6%	66.6%	65.2%	61st	455th of 788
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.445	0.477	0.483	60th	319th of 781
Government workers	14.2%	10.8%	13.8%	14.5%	54th	407th of 798
Average commute	26.5 min	29.8 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	53rd	360th of 771
Housing vacancy	6.2%	5.2%	12.5%	10.1%	46th	678th of 789
Residents 65 and older	15.8%	13.5%	17.2%	17.2%	44th	560th of 802
Median household income	$71,136	$102,900	$72,388	$80,734	37th	274th of 748
Tech workers	2.2%	4.1%	3.9%	3.8%	37th	322nd of 798
Veterans	4.8%	6.3%	7.4%	6.2%	36th	657th of 801
Median gross rent	$1,149	$1,496	$1,228	$1,413	32nd	220th of 688
Median home value	$226,700	$417,300	$288,900	$332,700	27th	365th of 757
Population density	263/sq mi	397/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	24th	298th of 802
Healthcare workers	7.6%	7.6%	9.5%	9.7%	22nd	548th of 798
Work from home	7.8%	19.5%	16.3%	15.1%	21st	482nd of 799
Residents under 18	17.9%	25.6%	21.8%	22%	18th	538th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.7%	40.5%	35.7%	35.7%	17th	521st of 799
Population	9,573	250,958	10,730,404	334,922,499	15th	321st of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	85.3%	94.1%	90.1%	91%	13th	484th of 788
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,401	$46,949	$41,385	$44,673	9th	681st of 799
Self-employed workers	5.7%	10.7%	9.8%	10%	8th	685th of 798
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,036	$52,834	$46,279	$49,666	7th	674th of 788
Median age	29.8	39.2	39.1	38.9	4th	750th of 802

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

13%

5–17

28%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

29.8

Under 18

17.9%

65 and over

15.8%

Race and ethnicity

White46%
Black25%
Hispanic21%
Asian2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

Households

Households: 2,708
Average household size: 3
Family households: 69.5%
Married couples: 48.3%
Living alone: 25.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

28174

$71,136

Union Co.

$102,900

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,401

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28174

$226,700

Union Co.

$417,300

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28174

$1,149

Union Co.

$1,496

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,888
Owner-occupied: 73%
Vacant: 6.2%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

27%

20–29

13%

30–44

20%

45–59

10%

60+

11%

Average commute

26.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Food service

14%

Office and admin

11%

Education

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Legal and social services

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Education

17%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Construction

11%

Retail

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$34,036

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28174	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$37,153	$74,888
Service	$17,808	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,350	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,083	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,509	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

29%

Some college

19%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
Households with broadband: 85.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.6%
No internet access: 12.6%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Wingate
State: North Carolina
County: Union County
Center point: 34.9690° N, 80.4396° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wingate6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28174

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28103	Marshville, NC	5.4 mi	10,714	$76,924	$248,200
28111	Monroe, NC · PO box	7.3 mi	—	—	—
28110	Monroe, NC	7.8 mi	56,971	$83,480	$342,600
28112	Monroe, NC	8.3 mi	28,461	$80,495	$296,900
28133	Peachland, NC	13 mi	2,060	$46,549	$188,800
28135	Polkton, NC	13 mi	4,655	$66,920	$208,600
28079	Indian Trail, NC	14 mi	43,035	$100,516	$395,700
28108	Mineral Springs, NC	14 mi	34	—	—
29728	Pageland, SC	14 mi	9,043	$45,250	$130,900
28104	Matthews, NC	16 mi	36,641	$138,017	$533,500
28163	Stanfield, NC	17 mi	6,491	$72,386	$313,900
28173	Waxhaw, NC	17 mi	65,274	$150,597	$608,000

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Questions about 28174

What city is zip code 28174?

28174 is assigned to Wingate, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28174 in?

28174 is in Union County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28174?

About 9,573 people live in 28174, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28174 in?

28174 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28174?

The median household income in 28174 is $71,136.

What zip codes are near 28174?

The closest zip codes to 28174 are 28103, 28111, 28110, 28112, 28133.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28174, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.