28174 ZIP Code — Wingate, NC

Union County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28174 is located in Wingate, North Carolina, within Union County. It covers approximately 36.40 square miles and serves a population of 8,547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28174

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 $187,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $64,020. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,547

population

36.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wingate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28103 Marshville (5.2 mi) 28112 Monroe (7.3 mi) 28110 Monroe (9.1 mi) 28133 Peachland (10.6 mi) 28079 Indian Trail (14.2 mi) 29728 Pageland (14.4 mi) 28135 Polkton (14.7 mi) 28104 Matthews (16.2 mi) 28163 Stanfield (17.2 mi) 28173 Waxhaw (17.2 mi) 28105 Matthews (18.5 mi) 29727 Mount Croghan (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,547
Population density	235 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	36.40 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	34.9639
Longitude	-80.4347
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	46.8%	28.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	27.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.3%	12.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,547

Population

235

People per sq mi

31.4

Median age

$64,020

Median household income

$25,372

Per capita income

$187,000

Median home value

$982

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,987

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

206

Under 5

244

230

5–9

272

143

10–14

170

640

15–19

759

534

20–24

634

346

25–34

410

423

35–44

501

396

45–54

469

186

55–59

220

235

60–64

279

287

65–74

341

220

75–84

261

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,592	18.6%
18 and over	6,955	81.4%
65 and over	1,250	14.6%
Median age	31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.4%

Black or African American 24.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Other race 6.6%

Two or more races 4.7%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,911	52.4%
Black or African American	2,305	24.6%
Hispanic or Latino	820	8.8%
Other race	615	6.6%
Two or more races	437	4.7%
Asian	167	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	112	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	28.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.6%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	27.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.3%	12.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$64,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,000
Median rent / month	$982
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,387	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	94	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	413	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	676	26.3%
Households with children under 18	700	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	900	35.0%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	46.0%
Married	45.6%	38.0%
Separated	2.0%	2.1%
Widowed	2.9%	8.6%
Divorced	9.4%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	1.0%
Kindergarten	119	3.9%
Elementary school	607	19.8%
High school	361	11.8%
College / grad school	1,950	63.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Construction 10.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,097	94.7%
Spanish	665	8.2%
Other Indo-European	551	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	99	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,643	89.4%
Born in same state	7,507	87.8%
Born in different state	5,041	59.0%
Foreign born	136	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	904	10.6%
Not a US citizen	232	25.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	440	5.1%
Arab	383	4.5%
Italian	173	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.5%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28174

What city is ZIP code 28174 in?

ZIP code 28174 is primarily assigned to Wingate, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28174 in?

ZIP code 28174 falls within Union County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28174?

18% of residents in ZIP code 28174 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28174 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 28174 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28174?

The median home value in ZIP code 28174 is $187,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 28174?

ZIP code 28174 has an estimated population of 8,547 residents, with a density of 235 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28174 in?

ZIP code 28174 observes the EST timezone.