28752 ZIP Code — Marion, NC

Mcdowell County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28752 is located in Marion, North Carolina, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 249.07 square miles and serves a population of 30,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28752

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 $152,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $53,910. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 28752 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

30,472

population

249.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28752 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28752

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28752. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28761 Nebo (8.3 mi) 28762 Old Fort (11.1 mi) 28777 Spruce Pine (11.6 mi) 28711 Black Mountain (15.7 mi) 28167 Union Mills (17.8 mi) 28714 Burnsville (18.1 mi) 28655 Morganton (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,472
Population density	122 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	249.07 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	35.7389
Longitude	-82.0497
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

30,472

Population

122

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$53,910

Median household income

$26,731

Per capita income

$152,600

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

10,684

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

662

Under 5

671

921

5–9

934

955

10–14

967

951

15–19

964

917

20–24

929

1,914

25–34

1,940

1,968

35–44

1,994

2,095

45–54

2,122

823

55–59

833

1,063

60–64

1,077

1,706

65–74

1,729

847

75–84

859

313

85+

318

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,433	21.1%
18 and over	24,039	78.9%
65 and over	5,772	18.9%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Black or African American 4.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	26,472	82.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,457	4.6%
Black or African American	1,362	4.3%
Two or more races	1,306	4.1%
Other race	692	2.2%
Asian	472	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	168	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$53,910

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,600
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	11.0%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,268	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	641	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,757	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,455	28.5%
Households with children under 18	3,903	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,284	35.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	23.1%
Married	52.7%	53.6%
Separated	3.5%	2.6%
Widowed	3.6%	10.1%
Divorced	8.4%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	218	3.5%
Kindergarten	404	6.4%
Elementary school	3,010	48.0%
High school	1,546	24.6%
College / grad school	1,096	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,875	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,139	95.6%
Spanish	899	3.1%
Other Indo-European	715	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	181	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,959	95.0%
Born in same state	28,592	93.8%
Born in different state	22,461	73.7%
Foreign born	367	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,513	5.0%
Not a US citizen	447	29.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,724	15.5%
French	3,924	12.9%
Italian	3,099	10.2%
English	458	1.5%
Norwegian	32	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	0.1%
German	28	0.1%
Polish	27	0.1%
Irish	15	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28752

What city is ZIP code 28752 in?

ZIP code 28752 is primarily assigned to Marion, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28752 in?

ZIP code 28752 falls within Mcdowell County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28752?

16% of residents in ZIP code 28752 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28752 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 28752 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28752?

The median home value in ZIP code 28752 is $152,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 28752?

ZIP code 28752 has an estimated population of 30,472 residents, with a density of 122 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28752 in?

ZIP code 28752 observes the EST timezone.