East Spencer, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28039

Rowan County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

116
527/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 28039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in East Spencer, Rowan County, North Carolina. The area is home to 116 residents, producing a population density of 527 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28039 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28039 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 28.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rowan County, so you can benchmark 28039 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28039, East Spencer, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

116

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

527

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28039?

51.3

Median Age

20.5%

Male

79.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 28.2%
African American 71.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%

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?

28.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

28

Total Housing Units

28

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 28039, employing approximately 120 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,472,000.

6

Businesses

120

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 28039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28039 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28159 Spencer, NC 3,108 1.0 mi
28144 Salisbury, NC 24,734 2.4 mi
28072 Granite Quarry, NC 1,357 4.6 mi
28146 Salisbury, NC 27,614 4.8 mi
27299 Linwood, NC 5,190 5.7 mi
28147 Salisbury, NC 24,697 7.2 mi
27014 Cooleemee, NC 840 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28039 in?
ZIP code 28039 (East Spencer) is located in Rowan County, North Carolina. Rowan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rowan-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28039?
ZIP code 28039 in East Spencer, NC has a population of 116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28039 is African American at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28039?
ZIP code 28039 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28039?
In ZIP code 28039, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28039 is 28.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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