28673 ZIP Code — Sherrills Ford, NC

Catawba County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28673 is located in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, within Catawba County. It covers approximately 23.71 square miles and serves a population of 6,731 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28673

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $416,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($94,080) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 28673 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,731

population

23.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28673

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28673. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sherrills Ford	Acceptable
Sherrills Ford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28682 Terrell (2.4 mi) 28117 Mooresville (5.9 mi) 28609 Catawba (6.4 mi) 28037 Denver (6.9 mi) 28166 Troutman (8.8 mi) 28650 Maiden (9.5 mi) 28677 Statesville (9.6 mi) 28031 Cornelius (10.9 mi) 28080 Iron Station (12 mi) 28610 Claremont (12.3 mi) 28115 Mooresville (13 mi) 28036 Davidson (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,731
Population density	284 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	23.71 sq mi
Water area	4.39 sq mi
Latitude	35.6014
Longitude	-80.9943
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	28.1%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	33.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.2%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,731

Population

284

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$94,080

Median household income

$58,404

Per capita income

$416,900

Median home value

$1,188

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

3,187

Housing units

40.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

145

Under 5

142

5–9

175

10–14

172

143

15–19

140

165

20–24

162

249

25–34

244

334

35–44

328

502

45–54

491

303

55–59

297

429

60–64

420

601

65–74

589

260

75–84

255

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	976	14.5%
18 and over	5,755	85.5%
65 and over	1,744	25.9%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,429	94.4%
Black or African American	165	2.4%
Two or more races	117	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	80	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	33.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	17.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	12.2%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$94,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 31.5%

$1M+ 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$416,900
Median rent / month	$1,188
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	78.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,980	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	143	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	236	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	605	20.4%
Households with children under 18	655	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,251	42.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	11.2%
Married	70.2%	64.0%
Separated	0.7%	1.6%
Widowed	2.6%	9.8%
Divorced	4.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 28.9%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	40.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	4.9%
Kindergarten	48	4.8%
Elementary school	337	33.4%
High school	304	30.2%
College / grad school	270	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.7%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Construction 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Public administration 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	477	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,444	95.7%
Spanish	55	0.9%
Other Indo-European	23	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,569	97.6%
Born in same state	6,485	96.3%
Born in different state	3,670	54.5%
Foreign born	84	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	162	2.4%
Not a US citizen	132	81.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,122	16.7%
Italian	614	9.1%
Arab	579	8.6%
English	81	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	0.5%
German	8	0.1%
Dutch	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28673

What city is ZIP code 28673 in?

ZIP code 28673 is primarily assigned to Sherrills Ford, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28673 in?

ZIP code 28673 falls within Catawba County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28673 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 28673 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 28673 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 28673 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28673 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28673?

The median home value in ZIP code 28673 is $416,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 28673 in?

ZIP code 28673 observes the EST timezone.