28612 ZIP Code — Connelly Springs, NC

Burke County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28612 is located in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, within Burke County. It covers approximately 80.01 square miles and serves a population of 11,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28612

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 $138,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,944. 43% 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 26 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,154

population

80.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Connelly Springs	Acceptable
Connelly Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28690 Valdese (4.5 mi) 28637 Hildebran (8.1 mi) 28602 Hickory (9.6 mi) 28020 Casar (10.8 mi) 28655 Morganton (11.3 mi) 28168 Vale (11.9 mi) 28638 Hudson (12.5 mi) 28630 Granite Falls (12.8 mi) 28090 Lawndale (13.5 mi) 28601 Hickory (14.4 mi) 28633 Lenoir (16.7 mi) 28658 Newton (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,154
Population density	139 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	80.01 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	35.6717
Longitude	-81.5555
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	55.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	12.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

11,154

Population

139

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$50,944

Median household income

$32,039

Per capita income

$138,100

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

4,320

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

250

Under 5

258

224

5–9

232

237

10–14

244

423

15–19

436

256

20–24

265

682

25–34

703

571

35–44

590

769

45–54

793

505

55–59

521

449

60–64

464

628

65–74

648

394

75–84

406

101

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,038	18.3%
18 and over	9,116	81.7%
65 and over	2,282	20.5%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Asian 4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	10,230	90.7%
Asian	449	4%
Black or African American	185	1.6%
Two or more races	135	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	122	1.1%
Other race	92	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	63	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	55.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	29.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	12.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$50,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,100
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	79.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,680	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	257	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	770	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,027	21.7%
Households with children under 18	1,370	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,650	34.9%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	21.4%
Married	55.8%	54.1%
Separated	2.6%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	14.4%
Divorced	8.1%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	5.7%
Kindergarten	133	6.8%
Elementary school	680	34.7%
High school	657	33.6%
College / grad school	376	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.3%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Construction 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	661	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,646	95.4%
Spanish	113	1.1%
Other Indo-European	30	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	83	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,774	96.6%
Born in same state	10,754	96.4%
Born in different state	7,795	69.9%
Foreign born	20	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	380	3.4%
Not a US citizen	334	87.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,452	22%
French	1,246	11.2%
Italian	1,203	10.8%
Polish	198	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	158	1.4%
Irish	27	0.2%
German	25	0.2%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28612

What city is ZIP code 28612 in?

ZIP code 28612 is primarily assigned to Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28612 in?

ZIP code 28612 falls within Burke County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28612?

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 28612 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 28612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28612?

The median home value in ZIP code 28612 is $138,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 28612?

ZIP code 28612 has an estimated population of 11,154 residents, with a density of 139 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28612 in?

ZIP code 28612 observes the EST timezone.