28147 ZIP Code – Salisbury, North Carolina
28147 is a large ZIP code in Salisbury, North Carolina, part of Rowan County with a population of approximately 24,529 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $58,072, which is near the North Carolina average and below the national figure. The median home value of $203,400 is below the national average, with 62.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $974 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 61% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.8% is above the U.S. average. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.4, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28144, 28039, 28159.
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ZIP 28147 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28147 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $203k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $974 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28144 – Salisbury
- 28039 – East Spencer
- 28159 – Spencer
- 28125 – Mount Ulla
- 28023 – China Grove
- 27054 – Woodleaf
- 28072 – Granite Quarry
- 28041 – Faith
- 27014 – Cooleemee
- 27013 – Cleveland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28144 | SALISBURY | 27,049 | $50,938 |
| 28039 | EAST SPENCER | 21 | Not provided |
| 28159 | SPENCER | 2,954 | $60,449 |
| 28125 | MOUNT ULLA | 2,643 | $76,798 |
| 28023 | CHINA GROVE | 15,703 | $57,670 |