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Rowan County
Gold Hill, NC
28071
28071 ZIP Code — Gold Hill, NC
Rowan County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28071 is located in
Gold Hill ,
North Carolina ,
within Rowan County .
It covers approximately 48.84 square miles and serves a population of
2,996 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 704/336/980 .
About ZIP code 28071
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 $165,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,900. 36% 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 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 28071 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,996
Population density
61 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
48.84 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
35.5103
Longitude
-80.3208
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
704/336/980
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.8%
47.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
48.0%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
13.7%
16.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.6%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$72,900
Median household income
$165,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 620 20.7% 18 and over 2,376 79.3% 65 and over 468 15.6% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 2,918 95.7% Hispanic or Latino 54 1.8% Other race 54 1.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 0.3% Two or more races 8 0.3% Black or African American 6 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.8%
47.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
48.0%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
13.7%
16.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
1.5%
3.6%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 5.5% $25k–$35k 1.7% $35k–$50k 16.1% $50k–$75k 25.0% $75k–$100k 14.7% $100k–$150k 18.9% $150k–$200k 7.8% $200k+ 3.3% Median income $72,900
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,600 Median rent / month $918 Owner occupied 83.6% Renter occupied 16.4% Vacant 16.1% Single-family detached 64.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.4% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 10.4% 2000–2009 9.7% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 21.2% 1970–1979 12.1% 1960–1969 13.4% 1950–1959 6.2% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 8.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 38.0% 3 bedrooms 53.4% 4 bedrooms 5.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.7% 1 vehicle 24.9% 2 vehicles 34.2% 3 or more 32.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.3% Electricity 69.4% Propane / LP gas 8.3% Fuel oil 9.7% Wood 8.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 712 59.2% Cohabiting couple 70 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 262 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 158 13.1% Households with children under 18 329 27.4% Households with seniors (65+) 350 29.1% Average household size 2.48
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.8% 12.1% Married 53.7% 64.5% Separated 0.0% 5.3% Widowed 9.5% 9.9% Divorced 12.0% 8.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.1% Bachelor's or higher 14.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 82 14.7% Kindergarten 14 2.5% Elementary school 301 53.8% High school 76 13.6% College / grad school 86 15.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Professional & management
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Public administration
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.1% Service 11.3% Sales & office 13.2% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 32.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.1% Government 11.4% Self-employed 0.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.7% Carpool 12.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
84.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.8% Retirement income 33.4% Supplemental Security 8.7% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 36.4% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.8% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 25.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 17.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 60.2% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 16.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 211 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 11.8% 65 and over 41.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.6% Public insurance 36.1% No insurance 12.7% Uninsured under 19 10.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,850 95.1% Spanish 43 1.5% Other Indo-European 43 1.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,887 96.4% Born in same state 2,861 95.5% Born in different state 2,322 77.5% Foreign born 26 0.9% Naturalized citizen 109 3.6% Not a US citizen 73 67.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 473 15.8% Italian 301 10%
Ancestry Count % French 245 8.2% English 23 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28071
What city is ZIP code 28071 in?
ZIP code 28071 is primarily assigned to Gold Hill, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28071 in?
ZIP code 28071 falls within Rowan County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28071?
15% 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 28071 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 28071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 28071 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 28071 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28071?
The median home value in ZIP code 28071 is $165,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 28071 in?
ZIP code 28071 observes the EST timezone.
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