28088 ZIP Code — Landis, NC

Rowan County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28088 is located in Landis, North Carolina, within Rowan County. It covers approximately 2.84 square miles and serves a population of 3,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 980.

About ZIP code 28088

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,143. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 28088 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,094

population

2.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Landis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28023 China Grove (2.3 mi) 28023 China Grove (2.3 mi) 28083 Kannapolis (4.2 mi) 28081 Kannapolis (4.7 mi) 28115 Mooresville (8.8 mi) 28138 Rockwell (9.1 mi) 28027 Concord (9.4 mi) 28027 Concord (9.4 mi) 28125 Mount Ulla (9.6 mi) 28147 Salisbury (10.7 mi) 28036 Davidson (11.2 mi) 28036 Davidson (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,094
Population density	1,089 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	2.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5457
Longitude	-80.6145
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	47.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	16.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,094

Population

1,089

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$57,143

Median household income

$23,504

Per capita income

$200,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

937

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

131

171

5–9

291

10–14

123

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

187

163

35–44

278

141

45–54

241

55–59

60–64

147

145

65–74

249

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	968	31.3%
18 and over	2,126	68.7%
65 and over	517	16.7%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.9%

Black or African American 18.6%

Asian 14%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,867	57.9%
Black or African American	599	18.6%
Asian	453	14%
Two or more races	159	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	133	4.1%
Other race	16	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	47.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	16.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	24.8%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$57,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Electricity	53.7%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	457	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	85	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	490	47.5%
Households with children under 18	365	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	351	34.0%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	27.5%
Married	56.0%	38.1%
Separated	0.1%	1.6%
Widowed	1.3%	17.9%
Divorced	14.6%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	171	20.7%
Kindergarten	61	7.4%
Elementary school	466	56.4%
High school	104	12.6%
College / grad school	24	2.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Other services 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Retail trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 5.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Information 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	15.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,887	93.3%
Spanish	168	5.8%
Other Indo-European	51	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	117	4.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,752	88.9%
Born in same state	2,618	84.6%
Born in different state	1,837	59.4%
Foreign born	134	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	342	11.1%
Not a US citizen	252	73.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	461	14.9%
Italian	165	5.3%
French	57	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	1.2%
German	23	0.7%
Irish	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28088

What city is ZIP code 28088 in?

ZIP code 28088 is primarily assigned to Landis, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28088 in?

ZIP code 28088 falls within Rowan County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28088 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 28088 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 28088 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 28088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28088?

ZIP code 28088 has an estimated population of 3,094 residents, with a density of 1,090 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28088?

The median home value in ZIP code 28088 is $200,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 28088 in?

ZIP code 28088 observes the EST timezone.