28159 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SPENCER, NC 28159

28159 is a suburban zip code in Spencer, North Carolina. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $97,500) are fairly typical for the Salisbury area.

The average family income here is $45,555/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28159 is $40,128.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28159 earn an average of $24,971/year. Women earn only $20,941/year.

1,316 people in 28159 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28159? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.8 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 1,459 men and 1,649 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,481 people (out of the 3,108 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,191 homes, and 82 businesses every day. 23 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28159 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tunis, Tunisia!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 712 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 3,108
  • White Population: 1,836
  • Black Population: 1,096
  • Hispanic Population: 291
  • Asian Population: 34
  • Hawaiian Population: 6
  • Indian Population: 26
  • Male Population: 1,459
  • Female Population: 1,649
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 37
  • Median Age of Females: 40
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: North Carolina
  • CSA Name: Charlotte-Gastonia-Salisbury, NC-SC
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Salisbury NC
  • County: Rowan
  • City: Spencer
  • Longitude: -80.4
  • Latitude: 35.7
  • Elevation: 713 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 704
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,290
  • Drive alone: 943
  • Carpool: 290
  • Public transit: 20
  • Ride bikes or walk: 23

  • Average commute time: 22.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 52
  •    5 - 9: 185
  •    10 - 14: 315
  •    15 - 19: 212
  •    20 - 24: 152
  •    25 - 29: 39
  •    30 - 34: 111
  •    35 - 39: 13
  •    40 - 44: 95
  •    45 - 59: 66
  •    60 - 89: 9
  •    90 plus: 41
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $97,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,100
  • Businesses: 60
  • Employees: 574
  • Annual Payroll: $14,888,000
  • Average Family Income: $45,555
  • Median Family Income: $34,244
  • Average Income for Men: $24,971
  • Average Income for Women: $20,941
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 159
  • State FIPS Code: 37

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Schools in 28159 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
North Rowan Elementary
600 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3042
Middle Schools
North Rowan Middle
512 Charles Street
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
High Schools
North Rowan High
300 N Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420

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