28138 ZIP Code – Rockwell, North Carolina
28138 is a ZIP code serving Rockwell, North Carolina in Rowan County with a population of approximately 10,013 residents. The median household income is $62,807 — near the North Carolina average and near the national average. Median home values of $176,000 are below the national average, with 71.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $948 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 11.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.1%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 41.5, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28041, 28072, 28071.
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ZIP 28138 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28138 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $176k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $948 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28041 – Faith
- 28072 – Granite Quarry
- 28071 – Gold Hill
- 28146 – Salisbury
- 28083 – Kannapolis
- 28124 – Mount Pleasant
- 28109 – Misenheimer
- 28023 – China Grove
- 28088 – Landis
- 28137 – Richfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28041 | FAITH | 2 | Not provided |
| 28072 | GRANITE QUARRY | 662 | $54,033 |
| 28071 | GOLD HILL | 2,996 | $72,900 |
| 28146 | SALISBURY | 32,181 | $64,547 |
| 28083 | KANNAPOLIS | 25,746 | $57,054 |