28109 ZIP Code — Misenheimer, NC

Stanly County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28109 is located in Misenheimer, North Carolina, within Stanly County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/704/980.

About ZIP code 28109

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,835. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 84% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 28109 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

641

population

0.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Misenheimer	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	641
Population density	1,105 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	0.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4867
Longitude	-80.2880
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.4%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

641

Population

1,105

People per sq mi

21.0

Median age

$28,835

Median household income

$12,019

Per capita income

$161,400

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

17.0%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

139

15–19

140

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	20	3.1%
18 and over	621	96.9%
65 and over	150	23.4%
Median age	21.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.5%

Black or African American 21.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	466	70.5%
Black or African American	144	21.8%
Hispanic or Latino	20	3%
Other race	16	2.4%
Two or more races	15	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.4%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 76.3%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	76.3%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
Median income	$28,835

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 84.6%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,400
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	84.0%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	4.3%
3 bedrooms	85.0%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	75.7%
2 vehicles	14.5%
3 or more	9.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	76.3%
Fuel oil	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	16	9.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	143	82.7%
Female householder, no spouse	9	5.2%
Households with children under 18	5	2.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	84.4%
Average household size	1.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.0%	91.0%
Married	4.0%	7.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	33.5%	1.8%
Divorced	1.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 66.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 6.0%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	33.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	1.1%
Elementary school	10	2.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	431	96.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Other services 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Professional & management 2.6%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	48.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.8%
Government	1.0%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.1%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	46.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 25.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	84.4%
Retirement income	82.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	15.2%
High cholesterol	18.3%
Diabetes	3.7%
Heart disease	2.5%
Stroke	1.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	10.6%
Kidney disease	1.3%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	2.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	6.2%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	78.1%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	92.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	636	99.2%
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)	636	99.2%
Born in same state	636	99.2%
Born in different state	473	73.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	10.9%
Italian	63	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.0%
Internet access	28.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28109

What city is ZIP code 28109 in?

ZIP code 28109 is primarily assigned to Misenheimer, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28109 in?

ZIP code 28109 falls within Stanly County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28109 have a large retiree population?

84% of households in ZIP code 28109 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28109?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 28109 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 28109 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28109?

The median household income in ZIP code 28109 is $28,835, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28109 in?

ZIP code 28109 observes the EST timezone.