28009 ZIP Code — Badin, NC

Stanly County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28009 is located in Badin, North Carolina, within Stanly County. It covers approximately 2.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/336/980.

About ZIP code 28009

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $42,708. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 28009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,216

population

2.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Badin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,216
Population density	428 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	2.84 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	35.4098
Longitude	-80.1066
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704/336/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,216

Population

428

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$42,708

Median household income

$21,032

Per capita income

$116,000

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

413

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	28.5%
18 and over	869	71.5%
65 and over	187	15.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.7%

Black or African American 28.5%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	787	63.7%
Black or African American	352	28.5%
Two or more races	58	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.5%
Other race	19	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$42,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,000
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	61.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	15.6%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	21	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	144	34.0%
Households with children under 18	160	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	38.4%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	28.1%
Married	60.4%	45.5%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	12.3%
Divorced	6.4%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.9%
Kindergarten	39	12.0%
Elementary school	182	56.2%
High school	43	13.3%
College / grad school	44	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.8%

Retail trade 9.0%

Professional & management 8.3%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 5.5%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	34.1%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 33.1%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,156	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,206	99.2%
Born in same state	1,200	98.7%
Born in different state	745	61.3%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	7.2%
French	73	6%
Arab	23	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.5%
German	5	0.4%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28009

What city is ZIP code 28009 in?

ZIP code 28009 is primarily assigned to Badin, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28009 in?

ZIP code 28009 falls within Stanly County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28009?

24% of residents in ZIP code 28009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28009?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28009 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 28009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28009?

The median home value in ZIP code 28009 is $116,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28009 in?

ZIP code 28009 observes the EST timezone.