28163 ZIP Code — Stanfield, NC

Stanly County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28163 is located in Stanfield, North Carolina, within Stanly County. It covers approximately 34.80 square miles and serves a population of 6,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28163

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 $250,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,440. 34% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 28163 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,123

population

34.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28163 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28163

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28163. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28107 Midland (5.6 mi) 28097 Locust (5.9 mi) 28129 Oakboro (5.9 mi) 28110 Monroe (11.3 mi) 28079 Indian Trail (12.2 mi) 28227 Charlotte (12.4 mi) 28124 Mount Pleasant (12.4 mi) 28025 Concord (12.5 mi) 28025 Concord (12.5 mi) 28075 Harrisburg (13.5 mi) 28263 Charlotte (14.5 mi) 28103 Marshville (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,123
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	34.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.2128
Longitude	-80.4326
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	33.0%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,123

Population

176

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$72,440

Median household income

$29,690

Per capita income

$250,400

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

1,761

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

194

Under 5

207

326

5–9

349

211

10–14

225

212

15–19

227

20–24

407

25–34

436

288

35–44

308

493

45–54

527

163

55–59

174

209

60–64

223

235

65–74

251

103

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,813	29.6%
18 and over	4,310	70.4%
65 and over	758	12.4%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 3.9%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,378	82.2%
Hispanic or Latino	422	6.4%
Two or more races	334	5.1%
Black or African American	255	3.9%
Other race	139	2.1%
Asian	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	45.7%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	33.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	17.1%	19.1%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$72,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,400
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	81.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,269	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	80	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	266	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	381	19.1%
Households with children under 18	790	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	527	26.4%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	27.4%
Married	60.8%	57.2%
Separated	3.2%	2.6%
Widowed	3.0%	6.7%
Divorced	10.9%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	5.1%
Kindergarten	186	11.2%
Elementary school	888	53.4%
High school	287	17.3%
College / grad school	217	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 12.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 8.5%

Other services 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,722	93.5%
Spanish	499	8.7%
Other Indo-European	371	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	58	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,512	90.0%
Born in same state	5,419	88.5%
Born in different state	4,252	69.4%
Foreign born	93	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	611	10.0%
Not a US citizen	355	58.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	548	8.9%
Arab	436	7.1%
Italian	220	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	66	1.1%
German	32	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.6%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28163

What city is ZIP code 28163 in?

ZIP code 28163 is primarily assigned to Stanfield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28163 in?

ZIP code 28163 falls within Stanly County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28163 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 28163 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28163?

15% of residents in ZIP code 28163 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 28163?

ZIP code 28163 has an estimated population of 6,123 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28163?

The median household income in ZIP code 28163 is $72,440, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 28163 in?

ZIP code 28163 observes the EST timezone.