28166 ZIP Code — Troutman, NC
Iredell County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28166 is located in Troutman, North Carolina, within Iredell County. It covers approximately 28.99 square miles and serves a population of 10,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
About ZIP code 28166
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 $253,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,470
population
28.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28166 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28166
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28166. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Troutman | Acceptable |
| Troutman | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28677 Statesville (3.6 mi)
28117 Mooresville (7.6 mi)
28682 Terrell (8.7 mi)
28673 Sherrills Ford (8.8 mi)
28115 Mooresville (8.8 mi)
28125 Mount Ulla (9.2 mi)
28609 Catawba (9.4 mi)
27013 Cleveland (11 mi)
28036 Davidson (14.2 mi)
28036 Davidson (14.2 mi)
28625 Statesville (14.4 mi)
28031 Cornelius (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,470 |
| Population density | 361 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6804 |
| Longitude | -80.8719 |
| 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 | 37.6% | 39.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 20.5% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
10,470
Population
361
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$80,000
Median household income
$39,480
Per capita income
$253,000
Median home value
$1,221
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
3,695
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
388
Under 5
407
271
5–9
284
360
10–14
377
250
15–19
263
339
20–24
355
570
25–34
599
819
35–44
859
596
45–54
625
383
55–59
402
371
60–64
390
472
65–74
495
180
75–84
188
111
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,425 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 8,045 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,562 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.2%
Black or African American
18%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,044 | 75.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,922 | 18% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 231 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 106 | 1% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.6% | 39.7% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.3% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 20.5% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $80,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
10.8%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
24.6%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
16.4%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,221 |
| Owner occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter occupied | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 84.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.7% |
| Electricity | 72.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,265 | 59.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 224 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 593 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 750 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,371 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,082 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 23.9% |
| Married | 59.9% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
27.0%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 200 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 162 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 996 | 47.3% |
| High school | 465 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 281 | 13.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.1%
Retail trade
18.7%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Professional & management
12.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 21.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 4.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.0% |
| Work from home | 13.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
33.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 522 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,675 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 94 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 54 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,249 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 10,211 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,262 | 59.8% |
| Foreign born | 38 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 221 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 142 | 64.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 973 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 868 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 850 | 8.1% |
| English | 90 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 55 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.3% |
| German | 17 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28166
What city is ZIP code 28166 in?
ZIP code 28166 is primarily assigned to Troutman, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28166 in?
ZIP code 28166 falls within Iredell County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28166 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 28166 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 28166?
ZIP code 28166 has an estimated population of 10,470 residents, with a density of 361 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28166?
The median household income in ZIP code 28166 is $80,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28166?
The median home value in ZIP code 28166 is $253,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28166 in?
ZIP code 28166 observes the EST timezone.