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Rowan County
Granite Quarry, NC
28072
28072 ZIP Code — Granite Quarry, NC
Rowan County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28072 is located in
Granite Quarry ,
North Carolina ,
within Rowan County .
It covers approximately 0.80 square miles and serves a population of
662 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 704/980 .
About ZIP code 28072
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,033. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 28072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
662
Population density
828 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
159
Geography
Land area
0.80 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.6165
Longitude
-80.4442
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
704/980
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.3%
47.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
24.8%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
8.0%
16.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$54,033
Median household income
$161,400
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 134 20.2% 18 and over 528 79.8% 65 and over 106 16.0% Median age 39.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
15.6%
Group Count % White 559 84.4% Black or African American 103 15.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.3%
47.4%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
24.8%
32.8%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
8.0%
16.2%
19.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.6%
6.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 7.9% $15k–$25k 18.4% $35k–$50k 5.4% $50k–$75k 34.7% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 24.7% $150k–$200k 2.1% Median income $54,033
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 79.5% Renter occupied 20.5% Vacant 11.5% Single-family detached 81.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.9% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 8.5% 1990–1999 32.2% 1980–1989 20.0% 1970–1979 3.3% 1960–1969 1.9% 1950–1959 24.8% 1940–1949 7.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 10.4% 3 bedrooms 78.9% 4 bedrooms 7.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.8% 1 vehicle 25.1% 2 vehicles 35.1% 3 or more 36.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.5% Electricity 74.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 98 41.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 41 17.2% Female householder, no spouse 100 41.8% Households with children under 18 104 43.5% Households with seniors (65+) 84 35.1% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.7% 60.7% Married 46.5% 28.4% Separated 0.0% 5.6% Widowed 3.9% 0.0% Divorced 13.9% 5.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 22.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 2.0% Elementary school 86 35.2% High school 23 9.4% College / grad school 130 53.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.8%
Transportation & utilities
11.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.5% Service 45.5% Sales & office 27.0% Natural resources & construction 1.1% Production & transportation 8.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.8% Government 16.2% Self-employed 27.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.8% Carpool 2.0% Public transit 0.6% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 11.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 23.4% Supplemental Security 6.7% Cash public assistance 2.5% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 32.7% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 24.5% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 16.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 61.7% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 14.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 10.3% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 4.5% 65 and over 40.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.8% Public insurance 20.5% No insurance 5.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 662 100.0% Spanish 24 3.6% Other Indo-European 24 3.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 658 99.4% Born in same state 658 99.4% Born in different state 477 72.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 67 10.1% French 40 6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 19 2.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.1% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28072
What city is ZIP code 28072 in?
ZIP code 28072 is primarily assigned to Granite Quarry, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28072 in?
ZIP code 28072 falls within Rowan County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28072 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 28072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28072?
The median home value in ZIP code 28072 is $161,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 28072?
ZIP code 28072 has an estimated population of 662 residents, with a density of 830 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28072?
The median household income in ZIP code 28072 is $54,033, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28072 in?
ZIP code 28072 observes the EST timezone.
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