28073 ZIP Code — Grover, NC

Cleveland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28073 is located in Grover, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. It covers approximately 25.72 square miles and serves a population of 6,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28073

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 $115,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $48,766. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28073 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,588

population

25.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28152 Shelby (6.9 mi) 28086 Kings Mountain (6.9 mi) 29702 Blacksburg (7.3 mi) 28150 Shelby (12.1 mi) 28052 Gastonia (13.2 mi) 29743 Smyrna (13.3 mi) 28016 Bessemer City (13.5 mi) 28021 Cherryville (14.1 mi) 29341 Gaffney (14.5 mi) 28114 Mooresboro (15 mi) 28033 Crouse (16.6 mi) 29340 Gaffney (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,588
Population density	256 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	25.72 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.2060
Longitude	-81.4757
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	55.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	12.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,588

Population

256

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$48,766

Median household income

$22,337

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$809

Median monthly rent

67.0%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

2,015

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

166

Under 5

183

277

5–9

307

205

10–14

227

150

15–19

166

191

20–24

211

527

25–34

583

299

35–44

332

409

45–54

453

229

55–59

253

277

60–64

306

248

65–74

274

123

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,606	24.4%
18 and over	4,982	75.6%
65 and over	837	12.7%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Black or African American 8.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,907	89%
Black or African American	546	8.2%
Two or more races	81	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	52	0.8%
Asian	28	0.4%
Other race	25	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	55.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	12.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 24.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	24.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$48,766

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$809
Owner occupied	67.0%
Renter occupied	33.0%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	56.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	40.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	81.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,044	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	270	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	386	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	544	24.2%
Households with children under 18	692	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	664	29.6%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	24.5%
Married	46.9%	39.1%
Separated	2.6%	5.0%
Widowed	4.6%	8.2%
Divorced	15.0%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	2.3%
Kindergarten	181	12.7%
Elementary school	779	54.8%
High school	275	19.4%
College / grad school	154	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	32.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 58.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,239	94.7%
Spanish	43	0.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	0.6%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,522	99.0%
Born in same state	6,522	99.0%
Born in different state	4,916	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	66	1.0%
Not a US citizen	16	24.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,254	49.4%
Italian	275	4.2%
French	218	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.4%
Polish	21	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28073

What city is ZIP code 28073 in?

ZIP code 28073 is primarily assigned to Grover, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28073 in?

ZIP code 28073 falls within Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28073?

27% of residents in ZIP code 28073 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28073?

10% 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 28073 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 28073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28073?

The median home value in ZIP code 28073 is $115,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28073 in?

ZIP code 28073 observes the EST timezone.