28128 ZIP Code — Norwood, NC

Stanly County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28128 is located in Norwood, North Carolina, within Stanly County. It covers approximately 68.35 square miles and serves a population of 7,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28128

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $62,093. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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. The average commute of 29 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 28128 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,602

population

68.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28128 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28128

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28128. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwood	Acceptable
Norwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28001 Albemarle (8.7 mi) 28129 Oakboro (9.5 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (10.5 mi) 28170 Wadesboro (12.2 mi) 28135 Polkton (14.4 mi) 28097 Locust (14.6 mi) 28163 Stanfield (15.4 mi) 28127 New London (16.4 mi) 28124 Mount Pleasant (18.4 mi) 28103 Marshville (18.6 mi) 28133 Peachland (18.6 mi) 27371 Troy (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,602
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	68.35 sq mi
Water area	3.71 sq mi
Latitude	35.2188
Longitude	-80.1598
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	44.0%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,602

Population

111

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$62,093

Median household income

$31,809

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$795

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,779

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

139

271

5–9

253

275

10–14

257

227

15–19

213

207

20–24

193

461

25–34

432

513

35–44

479

662

45–54

620

305

55–59

285

243

60–64

227

446

65–74

418

109

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,632	21.5%
18 and over	5,970	78.5%
65 and over	1,191	15.7%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Black or African American 13.4%

Asian 2.1%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,265	81.8%
Black or African American	1,028	13.4%
Asian	157	2.1%
Two or more races	107	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	55	0.7%
Other race	45	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$62,093

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$795
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	18.5%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	71.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,426	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	166	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	510	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	634	23.2%
Households with children under 18	832	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	881	32.2%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	18.8%
Married	47.6%	52.9%
Separated	0.7%	5.4%
Widowed	3.3%	13.0%
Divorced	11.7%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.6%
Kindergarten	39	2.5%
Elementary school	834	52.9%
High school	425	27.0%
College / grad school	253	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 11.3%

Other services 9.4%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Public administration 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 27.3%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	368	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,314	96.2%
Spanish	93	1.3%
Other Indo-European	30	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.7%
Other languages	14	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,429	97.7%
Born in same state	7,372	97.0%
Born in different state	6,025	79.3%
Foreign born	57	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	173	2.3%
Not a US citizen	46	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	753	9.9%
Arab	668	8.8%
Italian	259	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	44	0.6%
English	36	0.5%
Polish	32	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28128

What city is ZIP code 28128 in?

ZIP code 28128 is primarily assigned to Norwood, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28128 in?

ZIP code 28128 falls within Stanly County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28128 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 28128 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28128?

The median home value in ZIP code 28128 is $154,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 28128?

ZIP code 28128 has an estimated population of 7,602 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28128?

The median household income in ZIP code 28128 is $62,093, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28128 in?

ZIP code 28128 observes the EST timezone.