28168 ZIP Code – Vale, North Carolina
ZIP code 28168 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Vale, North Carolina, within Lincoln County with a population of approximately 10,632 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $62,077, which is near the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $163,000, below the national average, with 82.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $835 is below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 13.9%, near the national average. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 46.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28602, 28612, 28090.
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ZIP 28168 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28168 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $835 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28602 – Hickory
- 28612 – Connelly Springs
- 28090 – Lawndale
- 28042 – Fallston
- 28092 – Lincolnton
- 28021 – Cherryville
- 28033 – Crouse
- 28637 – Hildebran
- 28658 – Newton
- 28666 – Icard
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28602 | HICKORY | 29,298 | $53,180 |
| 28612 | CONNELLY SPRINGS | 11,154 | $50,944 |
| 28090 | LAWNDALE | 7,998 | $48,275 |
| 28042 | FALLSTON | 337 | Not provided |
| 28092 | LINCOLNTON | 41,002 | $59,979 |