28170 ZIP Code — Wadesboro, NC

Anson County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28170 is located in Wadesboro, North Carolina, within Anson County. It covers approximately 177.93 square miles and serves a population of 9,707 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28170

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $34,808. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28170 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,707

population

177.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wadesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28135 Polkton (6.3 mi) 28091 Lilesville (8.1 mi) 28133 Peachland (11.4 mi) 28128 Norwood (12.2 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (13 mi) 28119 Morven (13.8 mi) 28103 Marshville (15.9 mi) 28129 Oakboro (18.3 mi) 28379 Rockingham (19 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,707
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	177.93 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	35.0542
Longitude	-80.0836
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	64.1%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,707

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$34,808

Median household income

$22,145

Per capita income

$106,600

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

3,302

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

256

292

5–9

324

429

10–14

478

284

15–19

316

301

20–24

334

462

25–34

513

570

35–44

633

584

45–54

649

285

55–59

316

287

60–64

319

458

65–74

509

275

75–84

306

141

85+

156

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,319	23.9%
18 and over	7,388	76.1%
65 and over	1,845	19.0%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.2%

White 39.4%

Asian 3.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,207	53.2%
White	3,851	39.4%
Asian	324	3.3%
Two or more races	225	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	77	0.8%
Other race	74	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	28.3%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.4%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	1.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$34,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,600
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	53.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.8%
Fuel oil	10.0%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,137	29.4%
Cohabiting couple	218	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	915	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,596	41.3%
Households with children under 18	1,089	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,475	38.2%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	37.9%
Married	36.5%	30.2%
Separated	2.6%	3.1%
Widowed	5.4%	15.7%
Divorced	12.6%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	125	5.2%
Kindergarten	219	9.1%
Elementary school	1,258	52.0%
High school	469	19.4%
College / grad school	348	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 6.2%

Construction 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Professional & management 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	39.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	18.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 38.5%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	557	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,221	95.0%
Spanish	249	2.7%
Other Indo-European	94	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.2%
Other languages	138	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,266	95.5%
Born in same state	9,164	94.4%
Born in different state	7,944	81.8%
Foreign born	102	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	441	4.5%
Not a US citizen	246	55.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	453	4.7%
Arab	446	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	1.6%
English	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28170

What city is ZIP code 28170 in?

ZIP code 28170 is primarily assigned to Wadesboro, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28170 in?

ZIP code 28170 falls within Anson County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28170?

23% of residents in ZIP code 28170 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28170?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28170 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 28170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28170?

The median home value in ZIP code 28170 is $106,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 28170 in?

ZIP code 28170 observes the EST timezone.