Gold Hill, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28071
Rowan County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,802
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,354
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gold Hill pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28071 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28071 covers 118.2 square miles in Gold Hill, Rowan County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,802 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,354 (35% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,864. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $283,100 (9% above the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $841; 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rowan County, so 28071 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 28071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gold Hill, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28071.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 28071, Gold Hill, 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
2,802
Population
118.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28071?
38.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$93,354
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$37,864
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28071 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Gold Hill, 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)
$93,354 Top 12% higher than 88% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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
1,793housing units
1,793
Total Housing Units
1,572
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,100
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$841
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+20.8%
YoY Change (2023)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28071 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8.1% | 151 |
| 2020 | +4.9% | 159 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 175 |
| 2022 | +29.1% | 226 |
| 2023 | +20.8% | 273 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 28071, employing approximately 472 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,018,000.
43
Businesses
472
Employees
$27.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 18.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 16.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
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 28071 vs 28109 →
ZIP 28071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
27,614 residents
- 28138 10,495
Rockwell (28138)
10,495 residents
- 28124 6,622
Mount Pleasant (28124)
6,622 residents
- 28137 3,120
Richfield (28137)
3,120 residents
- 28071 2,802
Gold Hill (28071)
2,802 residents
- 28072 1,357
Granite Quarry (28072)
1,357 residents
- 28109 387
Misenheimer (28109)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28071 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28071
Gold Hill (28071)
$93,354 median income
- 28072
Granite Quarry (28072)
$93,125 median income
- 28124
Mount Pleasant (28124)
$80,778 median income
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
$69,279 median income
- 28137
Richfield (28137)
$67,163 median income
- 28138
Rockwell (28138)
$66,896 median income
- 28109 $31,208
Misenheimer (28109)
$31,208 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28071 ranks the highest of 7 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 28071, 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 (2,802 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 28071 in?
ZIP code 28071 (Gold Hill) 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 28071?
ZIP code 28071 in Gold Hill, NC has a population of 2,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28071?
The median household income in ZIP 28071 is $93,354, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28071?
The median home value in ZIP 28071 is $283,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28071 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28071?
ZIP code 28071 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28071 are: Construction (8), Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28071 increased by 20.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28071?
In ZIP code 28071, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 28071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28071 is 29.7 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 28071?
In ZIP code 28071, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28071 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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