Zip code 28612: Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28612?

28612 is assigned to Connelly Springs, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28612 in?

28612 is mostly in Burke County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28612?

About 11,290 people live in 28612, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28612?

The median household income in 28612 is $54,934.

Q: What zip codes are near 28612?

The closest zip codes to 28612 are 28666, 28690, 28671, 28637, 28619.

Residential delivery areaBurke CountyEastern Time

Population

11,290

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$162K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$872/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

80 sq mi

141 people/sq mi

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

About 28612

28612 is a small-town zip code in Connelly Springs, North Carolina (Burke County), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 11,290 people live here, or 141 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,934 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,400, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $872 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and healthcare.

How 28612 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%113th of 799 in NC
Median age43.7
80th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1345th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate74.7%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%401st of 788 in NC
Housing vacancy8.9%
66th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%542nd of 789 in NC
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%279th of 798 in NC
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%458th of 802 in NC
Uninsured rate7.8%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%516th of 797 in NC
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%486th of 801 in NC
Tech workers3.1%
54th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%210th of 798 in NC
Government workers13.9%
52nd
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%419th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.435
50th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477377th of 781 in NC
Poverty rate10.5%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · NC 13%496th of 788 in NC
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min441st of 771 in NC
Per capita income$31,774
24th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385479th of 799 in NC
Residents under 1818.4%
21st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%508th of 802 in NC
Population11,290
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404290th of 802 in NC
Population density141/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi403rd of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$37,940
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279554th of 788 in NC
Median household income$54,934
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388541st of 748 in NC
Median home value$162,400
12th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900569th of 757 in NC
Median gross rent$872
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228433rd of 688 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%601st of 802 in NC
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%670th of 798 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher14.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%661st of 799 in NC
Diversity index15.4
8th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4709th of 802 in NC
Work from home4.8%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%616th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters24%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%674th of 760 in NC
Broadband access73.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%728th of 788 in NC

Measure	28612	Burke	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	4.4%	4.7%	5.2%	86th	113th of 799
Median age	43.7	44.9	39.1	38.9	80th	345th of 802
Homeownership rate	74.7%	74.5%	66.6%	65.2%	66th	401st of 788
Housing vacancy	8.9%	10%	12.5%	10.1%	66th	542nd of 789
Healthcare workers	10.6%	10.7%	9.5%	9.7%	66th	279th of 798
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	21.7%	17.2%	17.2%	63rd	458th of 802
Uninsured rate	7.8%	11%	9.9%	8.4%	58th	516th of 797
Veterans	6.3%	6.4%	7.4%	6.2%	57th	486th of 801
Tech workers	3.1%	1.3%	3.9%	3.8%	54th	210th of 798
Government workers	13.9%	16.8%	13.8%	14.5%	52nd	419th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)	0.435	0.443	0.477	0.483	50th	377th of 781
Poverty rate	10.5%	15.6%	13%	12.5%	48th	496th of 788
Average commute	24.9 min	23.4 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	42nd	441st of 771
Per capita income	$31,774	$32,977	$41,385	$44,673	24th	479th of 799
Residents under 18	18.4%	18.4%	21.8%	22%	21st	508th of 802
Population	11,290	87,795	10,730,404	334,922,499	17th	290th of 802
Population density	141/sq mi	173/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	403rd of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,940	$39,540	$46,279	$49,666	16th	554th of 788
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,934	$58,592	$72,388	$80,734	14th	541st of 748
Median home value	$162,400	$185,400	$288,900	$332,700	12th	569th of 757
Median gross rent	$872	$884	$1,228	$1,413	11th	433rd of 688
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	5.3%	9.1%	14.1%	11th	601st of 802
Self-employed workers	6%	8.5%	9.8%	10%	10th	670th of 798
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.1%	21%	35.7%	35.7%	8th	661st of 799
Diversity index	15.4	36.1	58.4	61.4	8th	709th of 802
Work from home	4.8%	5.4%	16.3%	15.1%	7th	616th of 799
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	24%	36.9%	48.9%	51.1%	3rd	674th of 760
Broadband accessWeakness	73.7%	84.7%	90.1%	91%	1st	728th of 788

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

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

18%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.7

Under 18

18.4%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

15.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.2%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 4,763
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 73%
Married couples: 56.6%
Living alone: 24.9%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28612

$54,934

Burke Co.

$58,592

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,774

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.435

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28612

$162,400

Burke Co.

$185,400

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28612

$872

Burke Co.

$884

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

0.0%

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 5,228
Owner-occupied: 74.7%
Vacant: 8.9%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 24%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.9%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

0.0%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

36%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

16%

Production

13%

Healthcare

11%

Management

10%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Business and finance

0.8%

Legal and social services

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Construction

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Other services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$37,940

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28612	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,521	$74,888
Service	$30,087	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,340	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,637	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

32%

Some college

25%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 73.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.9%
No internet access: 23.7%
Without health insurance: 7.8%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Connelly Springs
State: North Carolina
County: Burke County
Center point: 35.6504° N, 81.5376° W
Land area: 80 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28612 spans 2 counties

Burke County98% of land
Catawba County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Connelly Springs6% of zip
Icard (unincorporated)4% of zip
Rutherford College2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28612

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28666	Icard, NC	6 mi	273	—	—
28690	Valdese, NC	6.1 mi	9,196	$67,000	$211,300
28671	Rutherford College, NC	6.9 mi	375	$73,929	$317,500
28637	Hildebran, NC	8.1 mi	1,911	$67,500	$197,900
28619	Drexel, NC	8.5 mi	487	$34,881	$198,600
28602	Hickory, NC	8.8 mi	31,113	$62,048	$212,900
28168	Vale, NC	9.3 mi	10,484	$61,220	$205,000
28020	Casar, NC	11 mi	2,240	$59,978	$188,700
28667	Rhodhiss, NC	11 mi	301	$26,354	$121,900
28680	Morganton, NC · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
28090	Lawndale, NC	14 mi	7,268	$57,714	$169,700
28638	Hudson, NC	14 mi	12,363	$67,135	$207,500

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Questions about 28612

What city is zip code 28612?

28612 is assigned to Connelly Springs, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28612 in?

28612 is mostly in Burke County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28612?

About 11,290 people live in 28612, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28612 in?

28612 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28612?

The median household income in 28612 is $54,934.

What zip codes are near 28612?

The closest zip codes to 28612 are 28666, 28690, 28671, 28637, 28619.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28612, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.