28152 ZIP Code — Shelby, NC

Cleveland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28152 is located in Shelby, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. It covers approximately 79.50 square miles and serves a population of 25,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28152

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $51,549. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28152 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

25,873

population

79.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28152 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28152

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28152. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28073 Grover (6.9 mi) 28114 Mooresboro (8.2 mi) 28150 Shelby (8.6 mi) 29341 Gaffney (11.4 mi) 29702 Blacksburg (11.8 mi) 28086 Kings Mountain (12.5 mi) 28040 Ellenboro (14 mi) 28021 Cherryville (15.6 mi) 28090 Lawndale (16.3 mi) 28043 Forest City (16.5 mi) 29330 Cowpens (16.9 mi) 28016 Bessemer City (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,873
Population density	325 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	79.50 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	35.2406
Longitude	-81.5898
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	56.5%	55.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	29.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

25,873

Population

325

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$51,549

Median household income

$27,898

Per capita income

$158,400

Median home value

$798

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

7,888

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

776

Under 5

865

898

5–9

1,002

827

10–14

923

930

15–19

1,037

978

20–24

1,091

1,506

25–34

1,679

1,440

35–44

1,605

1,476

45–54

1,645

653

55–59

728

689

60–64

768

1,242

65–74

1,384

653

75–84

729

165

85+

184

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,338	24.5%
18 and over	19,535	75.5%
65 and over	4,357	16.8%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63%

Black or African American 24.2%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 2%

Asian 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,982	63%
Black or African American	6,522	24.2%
Two or more races	1,492	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,088	4%
Other race	532	2%
Asian	283	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	41	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	55.5%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	29.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$51,549

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,400
Median rent / month	$798
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	72.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,085	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	481	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,165	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,306	36.6%
Households with children under 18	2,929	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,107	34.4%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	30.1%
Married	47.7%	43.4%
Separated	2.1%	2.9%
Widowed	3.3%	6.9%
Divorced	8.3%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	380	5.5%
Kindergarten	306	4.4%
Elementary school	2,881	41.6%
High school	1,406	20.3%
College / grad school	1,952	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Retail trade 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Professional & management 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,420	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,232	93.7%
Spanish	404	1.7%
Other Indo-European	257	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	102	0.4%
Other languages	45	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,318	97.9%
Born in same state	25,233	97.5%
Born in different state	19,661	76.0%
Foreign born	85	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	555	2.1%
Not a US citizen	150	27.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6,231	24.1%
French	2,319	9%
Italian	1,636	6.3%
English	92	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%
Dutch	3	0%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28152

What city is ZIP code 28152 in?

ZIP code 28152 is primarily assigned to Shelby, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28152 in?

ZIP code 28152 falls within Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28152?

20% of residents in ZIP code 28152 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28152 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 28152 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28152?

The median home value in ZIP code 28152 is $158,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 28152?

ZIP code 28152 has an estimated population of 25,873 residents, with a density of 325 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28152 in?

ZIP code 28152 observes the EST timezone.