28169 ZIP Code — Waco, NC
Cleveland County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28169 is located in Waco, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
170
population
0.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28169 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28169
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waco | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 170 |
| Population density | 288 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3615 |
| Longitude | -81.4285 |
| 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 | 72.1% | 55.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
170
Population
288
People per sq mi
43.5
Median age
$55,972
Median household income
$20,815
Per capita income
$85,600
Median home value
$860
Median monthly rent
76.3%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
76
Housing units
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
7
3
5–9
5
5
10–14
7
13
25–34
18
13
35–44
20
5
45–54
8
1
55–59
2
5
60–64
8
14
65–74
20
3
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 45 | 26.5% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.7%
Black or African American
5.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 5.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 72.1% | 55.5% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
20.3%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
27.1%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| Median income | $55,972 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.1%
$50k–$100k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
33.3%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,600 |
| Median rent / month | $860 |
| Owner occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter occupied | 23.7% |
| Vacant | 34.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 36.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.11 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 31.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.9% |
| 3 or more | 8.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.1% |
| Electricity | 59.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.8% |
| Wood | 6.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 32 | 54.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26 | 44.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 42.4% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.2% | 31.4% |
| Married | 71.2% | 48.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 19.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
13.8%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
4.3%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 20 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
55.2%
Wholesale trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Construction
8.6%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Retail trade
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.3% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 27.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.1% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 25.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 18.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 30 | 21.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 53.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.4% |
| No insurance | 13.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 158 | 92.9% |
| 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) | 170 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 170 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 113 | 66.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 117 | 68.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28169
What city is ZIP code 28169 in?
ZIP code 28169 is primarily assigned to Waco, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28169 in?
ZIP code 28169 falls within Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 28169 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 28169 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 28169 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 28169 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 28169 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 28169 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28169?
The median home value in ZIP code 28169 is $85,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 28169 in?
ZIP code 28169 observes the EST timezone.