28136 ZIP Code — Polkville, NC
Cleveland County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28136 is located in Polkville, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 83 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
83
population
0.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28136 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28136
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Polkville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 83 |
| Population density | 1,038 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.4108 |
| Longitude | -81.6447 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704/980 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
83
Population
1,038
People per sq mi
53.5
Median age
$77,589
Median household income
$30,429
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
33.3%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
24
Housing units
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
1
5–9
1
3
15–19
3
1
20–24
2
1
25–34
1
1
35–44
1
18
45–54
18
11
55–59
11
4
65–74
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 12.0% |
| 18 and over | 73 | 88.0% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 9.6% |
| Median age | 53.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 100% |
Household income
Under $10k
18.2%
$50k–$75k
30.3%
$75k–$100k
42.4%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 18.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 42.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.1% |
| Median income | $77,589 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
54.5%
$100k–$150k
45.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 33.3% |
| Renter occupied | 66.7% |
| Vacant | 28.3% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 60.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 63.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.5% |
| Electricity | 51.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 60.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 15.4% | 7.5% |
| Married | 69.2% | 92.5% |
| Separated | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
17.1%
Some college, no degree
8.6%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
5.7%
Graduate / professional
55.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 25.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 6 | 75.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
72.2%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Education & healthcare
5.6%
Retail trade
3.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 81.5% |
| Service | 3.7% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 96.3% |
| Government | 3.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 25.9% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
60.0%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.2% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.5% |
| Public insurance | 24.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 81 | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 83 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 83 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 75 | 90.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 51 | 61.4% |
| French | 4 | 4.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2 | 2.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28136
What city is ZIP code 28136 in?
ZIP code 28136 is primarily assigned to Polkville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28136 in?
ZIP code 28136 falls within Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28136 mostly rentals?
67% of occupied units in ZIP code 28136 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28136?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 28136 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 28136 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 28136?
ZIP code 28136 has an estimated population of 83 residents, with a density of 1,064 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28136 in?
ZIP code 28136 observes the EST timezone.