Alexander County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
36,644
population (2021)
-1.5%
pop change since 2010
37003
FIPS code
Alexander County ZIP code map
About Alexander County
Alexander County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,644 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.5% from 37,198 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alexander County is 37003.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,644 |
| 2010 population | 37,198 |
| Change | -1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37003 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alexander County
ZIP codes for Alexander County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28636 | Hiddenite | Alexander | View map |
| 28678 | Stony Point | Alexander | View map |
| 28681 | Taylorsville | Alexander | View map |
Demographics & statistics
36,051
Population
43.8
Median age
$61,417
Median household income
$29,049
Per capita income
$169,467
Median home value
$755
Median monthly rent
83.2%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
13,162
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
802
Under 5
736
970
5–9
891
1,266
10–14
1,163
1,113
15–19
1,022
1,157
20–24
1,062
2,100
25–34
1,928
2,329
35–44
2,138
2,720
45–54
2,496
1,249
55–59
1,146
1,343
60–64
1,232
2,066
65–74
1,896
1,290
75–84
1,184
392
85+
360
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,145 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,906 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,188 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Black or African American
4.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,517 | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,750 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,369 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 988 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 738 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 376 | 1% |
| Asian | 301 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
23.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $61,417 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.1%
$50k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,467 |
| Median rent / month | $755 |
| Owner occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter occupied | 16.8% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 29.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 43.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 79.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 5.5% |
| Wood | 5.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,709 | 57.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 866 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,905 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,999 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,193 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,012 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 24.3% |
| Married | 53.8% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
HS graduate
42.4%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 318 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,389 | 48.1% |
| High school | 1,704 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,727 | 19.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
29.5%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
6.3%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Professional & management
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.4% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 31.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
29.2%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
37.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 19.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,751 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.9% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,513 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 631 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 570 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,120 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 34,896 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 26,901 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 224 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 931 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 409 | 28.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,752 | 27.1% |
| French | 3,905 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 3,354 | 9.3% |
| English | 458 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 119 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 14 | 0% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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