28167 ZIP Code — Union Mills, NC

Rutherford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28167 is located in Union Mills, North Carolina, within Rutherford County. It covers approximately 73.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,142 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828.

About ZIP code 28167

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,387. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 28167 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,142

population

73.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28167 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28167

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28167. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28160 Spindale (9.2 mi) 28018 Bostic (10.7 mi) 28139 Rutherfordton (11 mi) 28746 Lake Lure (11.4 mi) 28043 Forest City (13.7 mi) 28040 Ellenboro (14.2 mi) 28761 Nebo (14.2 mi) 28756 Mill Spring (14.8 mi) 28762 Old Fort (15.4 mi) 28752 Marion (17.8 mi) 28722 Columbus (18.1 mi) 28711 Black Mountain (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,142
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	73.56 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.4876
Longitude	-81.9798
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	47.1%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	28.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,142

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$55,387

Median household income

$25,910

Per capita income

$205,900

Median home value

$568

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

1,196

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

25–34

163

35–44

127

45–54

113

55–59

170

60–64

133

211

65–74

165

151

75–84

118

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	13.0%
18 and over	1,863	87.0%
65 and over	645	30.1%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Black or African American 12.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,785	83.3%
Black or African American	264	12.3%
Two or more races	38	1.8%
Asian	31	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	28.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$55,387

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,900
Median rent / month	$568
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	565	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	141	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	144	16.2%
Households with children under 18	141	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	420	47.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	14.0%
Married	51.1%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	6.4%
Divorced	11.3%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.7%
Kindergarten	26	10.7%
Elementary school	55	22.6%
High school	118	48.6%
College / grad school	35	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.4%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Other services 14.8%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Construction 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	27.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 68.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.6%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,070	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,111	98.6%
Born in same state	2,111	98.6%
Born in different state	1,518	70.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.4%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	541	25.3%
French	162	7.6%
Italian	139	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.7%
Irish	14	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28167

What city is ZIP code 28167 in?

ZIP code 28167 is primarily assigned to Union Mills, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28167 in?

ZIP code 28167 falls within Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28167 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 28167 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28167 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 28167 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28167 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28167 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28167 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 28167 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 28167 in?

ZIP code 28167 observes the EST timezone.