28033 ZIP Code — Crouse, NC

Lincoln County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28033 is located in Crouse, North Carolina, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 16.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,738 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704.

About ZIP code 28033

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,525.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28033 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,738

population

16.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crouse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28021 Cherryville (3.5 mi) 28092 Lincolnton (6.5 mi) 28016 Bessemer City (6.8 mi) 28034 Dallas (9.7 mi) 28168 Vale (10 mi) 28086 Kings Mountain (11.3 mi) 28080 Iron Station (13.1 mi) 28150 Shelby (13.5 mi) 28090 Lawndale (13.9 mi) 28006 Alexis (13.9 mi) 28052 Gastonia (14 mi) 28650 Maiden (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,738
Population density	170 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	16.14 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.4172
Longitude	-81.3365
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	43.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	7.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,738

Population

170

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$56,525

Median household income

$30,454

Per capita income

$123,300

Median home value

$961

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

999

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

210

25–34

170

128

35–44

103

164

45–54

133

114

55–59

293

60–64

237

128

65–74

103

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	511	18.7%
18 and over	2,227	81.3%
65 and over	294	10.7%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Black or African American 2.7%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,620	95.1%
Black or African American	74	2.7%
Two or more races	27	1%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.6%
Other race	17	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	43.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	17.8%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	7.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$56,525

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,300
Median rent / month	$961
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	75.7%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	56.2%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	87.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	567	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	51	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	324	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	199	17.4%
Households with children under 18	261	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	18.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	16.1%
Married	42.3%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.7%
Widowed	4.4%	2.6%
Divorced	5.9%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	4.3%
Elementary school	200	42.7%
High school	146	31.2%
College / grad school	102	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.2%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Construction 12.0%

Professional & management 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Information 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.8%
Retirement income	47.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	10.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	24.2%
Uninsured under 19	45.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,579	94.2%
Spanish	58	2.2%
Other Indo-European	58	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,688	98.2%
Born in same state	2,575	94.0%
Born in different state	1,920	70.1%
Foreign born	113	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	50	1.8%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	311	11.4%
Arab	206	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	5.5%
English	23	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28033

What city is ZIP code 28033 in?

ZIP code 28033 is primarily assigned to Crouse, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28033 in?

ZIP code 28033 falls within Lincoln County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28033?

9% 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 28033 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 28033 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28033?

The median home value in ZIP code 28033 is $123,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 28033?

ZIP code 28033 has an estimated population of 2,738 residents, with a density of 170 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28033 in?

ZIP code 28033 observes the EST timezone.