Casar, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28020
Cleveland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,322
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,978
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Casar pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28020 covers 112.7 square miles in Casar, Cleveland County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,322 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28020 reports a modest median household income of $59,978 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,802. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,700 (27% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $785; owner occupancy is 86.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 28020 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Casar, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28020.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28020, Casar, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,322
Population
112.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28020?
37.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,978
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,802
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
37.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28020 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Casar, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,978 38th percentile higher than 38% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,015housing units
1,015
Total Housing Units
855
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,700
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$785
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 28020, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,340,000.
26
Businesses
67
Employees
$2.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 46.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28020 vs 28090 →
ZIP 28020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28612
Connelly Springs (28612)
12,397 residents
- 28090
Lawndale (28090)
8,342 residents
- 28040
Ellenboro (28040)
7,969 residents
- 28020 2,322
Casar (28020)
2,322 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28020 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28020
Casar (28020)
$59,978 median income
- 28040
Ellenboro (28040)
$58,816 median income
- 28090
Lawndale (28090)
$57,714 median income
- 28612
Connelly Springs (28612)
$54,934 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28020 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28020, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,322 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28020 in?
ZIP code 28020 (Casar) is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Cleveland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleveland-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28020?
ZIP code 28020 in Casar, NC has a population of 2,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28020?
The median household income in ZIP 28020 is $59,978, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28020?
The median home value in ZIP 28020 is $188,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28020 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28020?
ZIP code 28020 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28020 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Construction (7), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28020?
In ZIP code 28020, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28020 is 37.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28020?
In ZIP code 28020, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28020 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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