28137 ZIP Code — Richfield, NC

Stanly County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28137 is located in Richfield, North Carolina, within Stanly County. It covers approximately 44.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/704/980.

About ZIP code 28137

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,516. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28137 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,837

population

44.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richfield	Acceptable
Richfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28071 Gold Hill (3.3 mi) 28127 New London (4.8 mi) 28138 Rockwell (10.9 mi) 28146 Salisbury (11.3 mi) 28146 Salisbury (11.3 mi) 28124 Mount Pleasant (11.3 mi) 28001 Albemarle (11.8 mi) 27239 Denton (12.8 mi) 28159 Spencer (16.2 mi) 27292 Lexington (16.3 mi) 28097 Locust (16.4 mi) 28025 Concord (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,837
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	44.36 sq mi
Water area	1.94 sq mi
Latitude	35.5034
Longitude	-80.2625
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,837

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$73,516

Median household income

$30,552

Per capita income

$212,600

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,183

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

216

25–34

229

147

35–44

156

209

45–54

222

117

55–59

124

60–64

145

65–74

153

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	604	21.3%
18 and over	2,233	78.7%
65 and over	452	15.9%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Black or African American 2.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,696	93.7%
Black or African American	64	2.2%
Two or more races	45	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39	1.4%
Asian	28	1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$73,516

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,600
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	69.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	16.9%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	671	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	130	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	217	20.5%
Households with children under 18	329	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	364	34.3%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	23.0%
Married	61.8%	58.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	14.3%
Divorced	7.5%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.7%
Kindergarten	23	4.2%
Elementary school	314	57.6%
High school	93	17.1%
College / grad school	95	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Retail trade 12.5%

Construction 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 4.9%

Professional & management 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,651	93.4%
Spanish	13	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	10	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,809	99.0%
Born in same state	2,775	97.8%
Born in different state	2,156	76.0%
Foreign born	34	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.0%
Not a US citizen	23	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	414	14.6%
Italian	303	10.7%
Arab	171	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.3%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28137

What city is ZIP code 28137 in?

ZIP code 28137 is primarily assigned to Richfield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28137 in?

ZIP code 28137 falls within Rowan County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28137 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 28137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28137 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 28137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28137?

ZIP code 28137 has an estimated population of 2,837 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28137?

The median home value in ZIP code 28137 is $212,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 28137 in?

ZIP code 28137 observes the EST timezone.