28144 ZIP Code – Salisbury, North Carolina
ZIP code 28144 is a large ZIP code located in Salisbury, North Carolina, within Rowan County with a population of approximately 27,049 residents. The median household income is $50,938 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $191,100, below the national average, with 54.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $915 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.5%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 26.1%, well above the national average. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 39.2, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28159, 28039, 27299.
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ZIP 28144 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28144 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $191k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $915 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28159 – Spencer
- 28039 – East Spencer
- 27299 – Linwood
- 28147 – Salisbury
- 28072 – Granite Quarry
- 28146 – Salisbury
- 28041 – Faith
- 27014 – Cooleemee
- 27054 – Woodleaf
- 27351 – Southmont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28159 | SPENCER | 2,954 | $60,449 |
| 28039 | EAST SPENCER | 21 | Not provided |
| 27299 | LINWOOD | 5,260 | $73,333 |
| 28147 | SALISBURY | 24,529 | $58,072 |
| 28072 | GRANITE QUARRY | 662 | $54,033 |