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Rowan County
Cleveland, NC
27013
27013 ZIP Code — Cleveland, NC
Rowan County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27013 is located in
Cleveland ,
North Carolina ,
within Rowan County .
It covers approximately 75.36 square miles and serves a population of
6,740 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 704/980/336 .
About ZIP code 27013
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,769. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27013 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
6,740
Population density
89 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
75.36 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
35.7635
Longitude
-80.7037
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
704/980/336
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
47.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
35.1%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
16.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
2.7%
3.6%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$60,769
Median household income
$173,500
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,641 24.3% 18 and over 5,099 75.7% 65 and over 1,050 15.6% Median age 34.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
15.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 4,863 67.3% Black or African American 1,109 15.4% Hispanic or Latino 483 6.7% Other race 445 6.2% Two or more races 186 2.6% Asian 122 1.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 15 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
47.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
35.1%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
16.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
2.7%
3.6%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.6% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 2.7% $35k–$50k 14.8% $50k–$75k 20.8% $75k–$100k 18.4% $100k–$150k 13.6% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $60,769
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $173,500 Median rent / month $770 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 12.7% Single-family detached 61.0% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 36.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.4% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 18.5% 1990–1999 30.8% 1980–1989 12.6% 1970–1979 8.8% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 5.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 57.1% 4 bedrooms 15.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 27.3% 2 vehicles 26.5% 3 or more 43.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.5% Electricity 80.8% Propane / LP gas 6.5% Fuel oil 2.6% Wood 1.8% No fuel used 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,287 50.3% Cohabiting couple 108 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 456 17.8% Female householder, no spouse 709 27.7% Households with children under 18 816 31.9% Households with seniors (65+) 833 32.5% Average household size 2.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.8% 22.9% Married 54.3% 49.0% Separated 2.3% 4.2% Widowed 3.0% 10.1% Divorced 12.5% 13.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.3% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 124 6.8% Kindergarten 96 5.3% Elementary school 836 46.0% High school 398 21.9% College / grad school 363 20.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
11.6%
Professional & management
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.8% Service 7.1% Sales & office 26.0% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 28.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.4% Government 5.4% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 1.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.0% Carpool 11.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 33.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.0% Retirement income 25.2% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 13.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.5% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.7% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 14.3% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.4% Visited dentist 61.7% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 273 5.4%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 7.2% 18–64 years 15.0% 65 and over 39.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.2% Public insurance 34.5% No insurance 18.1% Uninsured under 19 24.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,413 95.1% Spanish 201 3.1% Other Indo-European 71 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 116 1.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,261 92.9% Born in same state 6,172 91.6% Born in different state 4,102 60.9% Foreign born 89 1.3% Naturalized citizen 479 7.1% Not a US citizen 79 16.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 823 12.2% French 681 10.1% Arab 575 8.5%
Ancestry Count % English 55 0.8% Polish 40 0.6% Dutch 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 96.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27013
What city is ZIP code 27013 in?
ZIP code 27013 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27013 in?
ZIP code 27013 falls within Rowan County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27013?
17% of residents in ZIP code 27013 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27013?
The median home value in ZIP code 27013 is $173,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 27013?
ZIP code 27013 has an estimated population of 6,740 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27013?
The median household income in ZIP code 27013 is $60,769, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27013 in?
ZIP code 27013 observes the EST timezone.
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