28681 ZIP Code – Taylorsville, North Carolina
28681 is a ZIP code serving Taylorsville, North Carolina in Alexander County with a population of approximately 25,825 residents. At $59,309, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $166,500 is below the national average, with 79.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $721, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the U.S. rate. An estimated 11.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 15.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 44.2, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 28636, 28606, 28654.
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ZIP 28681 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28681 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $166k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $721 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28636 – Hiddenite
- 28606 – Boomer
- 28654 – Moravian Falls
- 28678 – Stony Point
- 28601 – Hickory
- 28613 – Conover
- 28630 – Granite Falls
- 28610 – Claremont
- 28697 – Wilkesboro
- 28638 – Hudson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28636 | HIDDENITE | 4,926 | $65,371 |
| 28606 | BOOMER | 1,666 | $49,797 |
| 28654 | MORAVIAN FALLS | 3,142 | $47,656 |
| 28678 | STONY POINT | 5,300 | $68,012 |
| 28601 | HICKORY | 53,172 | $65,158 |