ZIP Code 28159, NC
Living in 28159
Bikeability
23
Walkability
23
Commute
82
Public Transit
37
Affordability
97
Public Safety
67
Airports
76
Hospitals
40
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3k
Population
-245 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black41%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
21 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K39%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector87%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office30%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$89k
Median Home Value
-$8.4k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$650
Median Monthly Rent
+$39 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28159
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Rowan County23
Property Crime in 28159
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Rowan County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28159
Inland Flooding35
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28159, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28159, NC
St John's Kindergarten
3 miles, SW
North Hills Christian School
3 miles, W
Salisbury Adventist School
4 miles, S
Salisbury Academy
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28159, NC
Catawba College
3 miles, W
Livingstone College
3 miles, SW
Pfeiffer University
17 miles, SE
Davidson College
27 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28159, NC
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
2 miles, W
Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc
11 miles, NE
Davie Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28159, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
39 miles, NE
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
44 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
93 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
100 miles, SE