28091 ZIP Code — Lilesville, NC

Anson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28091 is located in Lilesville, North Carolina, within Anson County. It covers approximately 93.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704.

About ZIP code 28091

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,972. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 28091 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,887

population

93.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28091 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28091

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28091. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lilesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28170 Wadesboro (8.1 mi) 28119 Morven (9.2 mi) 28379 Rockingham (11 mi) 28135 Polkton (12.4 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (14.2 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (15.9 mi) 28133 Peachland (16.2 mi) 28345 Hamlet (17.5 mi) 28128 Norwood (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,887
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	93.61 sq mi
Water area	4.51 sq mi
Latitude	34.9903
Longitude	-79.9632
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,887

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$45,972

Median household income

$23,711

Per capita income

$127,300

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

778

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

124

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

170

55–59

126

60–64

192

65–74

142

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	402	21.3%
18 and over	1,485	78.7%
65 and over	426	22.6%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.2%

Black or African American 43.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3.1%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	920	47.2%
Black or African American	852	43.7%
Hispanic or Latino	61	3.1%
Other race	61	3.1%
Two or more races	54	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$45,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,300
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	26.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	42.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	208	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	173	22.1%
Households with children under 18	118	15.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	35.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	31.4%
Married	52.2%	53.9%
Separated	1.1%	0.3%
Widowed	14.1%	7.6%
Divorced	1.5%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	17.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	142	54.6%
High school	42	16.2%
College / grad school	31	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 21.7%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Other services 11.3%

Construction 10.2%

Retail trade 5.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.9%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	40.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	309	20.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	23.7%
Uninsured under 19	38.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,713	90.8%
Spanish	61	3.6%
Other Indo-European	61	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,826	96.8%
Born in same state	1,826	96.8%
Born in different state	1,666	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	61	3.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	160	8.5%
Italian	81	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28091

What city is ZIP code 28091 in?

ZIP code 28091 is primarily assigned to Lilesville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28091 in?

ZIP code 28091 falls within Anson County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28091?

9% 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 28091 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 28091 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28091?

17% of residents in ZIP code 28091 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28091 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 28091 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 28091 in?

ZIP code 28091 observes the EST timezone.