Granite Quarry, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28072
Rowan County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,357
- 483/sq mi High-density area
- $93,125
- Median income Above-median income area
- $306,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Granite Quarry pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 483
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28072 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28072 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Granite Quarry, Rowan County, North Carolina, home to just 1,357 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 483 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,125 (35% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,342. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $306,100 (18% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $682.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rowan County, so 28072 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 28072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Granite Quarry, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28072.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 28072, Granite Quarry, 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
1,357
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
483
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28072?
32.6
Median Age
34.4%
Male
65.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$93,125
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$39,342
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28072 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Granite Quarry, 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)
$93,125 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
295housing units
295
Total Housing Units
282
Occupied Units
13
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,100
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$682
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 28072, employing approximately 294 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,591,000.
29
Businesses
294
Employees
$12.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 17.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 17.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.3% |
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 28072 vs 28146 →
ZIP 28072 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
- 28144
Salisbury (28144)
24,734 residents
- 28147
Salisbury (28147)
24,697 residents
- 28083
Kannapolis (28083)
23,820 residents
- 28138 10,495
Rockwell (28138)
10,495 residents
- 27299 5,190
Linwood (27299)
5,190 residents
- 28159 3,108
Spencer (28159)
3,108 residents
- 28071 2,802
Gold Hill (28071)
2,802 residents
- 28072 1,357
Granite Quarry (28072)
1,357 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28072 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28072 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
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
$69,279 median income
- 28138
Rockwell (28138)
$66,896 median income
- 28083
Kannapolis (28083)
$66,257 median income
- 27299
Linwood (27299)
$65,621 median income
- 28147
Salisbury (28147)
$65,060 median income
- 28159
Spencer (28159)
$63,036 median income
- 28144
Salisbury (28144)
$52,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28072 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28146 | Salisbury, NC | 27,614 | 3.0 mi |
| 28039 | East Spencer, NC | 116 | 4.6 mi |
| 28159 | Spencer, NC | 3,108 | 5.6 mi |
| 28138 | Rockwell, NC | 10,495 | 6.4 mi |
| 28144 | Salisbury, NC | 24,734 | 6.5 mi |
| 28147 | Salisbury, NC | 24,697 | 8.1 mi |
| 27299 | Linwood, NC | 5,190 | 10.1 mi |
| 28071 | Gold Hill, NC | 2,802 | 9.5 mi |
| 28083 | Kannapolis, NC | 23,820 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28072, 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 (1,357 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 28072 in?
ZIP code 28072 (Granite Quarry) 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 28072?
ZIP code 28072 in Granite Quarry, NC has a population of 1,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28072?
The median household income in ZIP 28072 is $93,125, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28072?
The median home value in ZIP 28072 is $306,100, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28072 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28072?
ZIP code 28072 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28072 are: Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5), Finance and insurance (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28072?
In ZIP code 28072, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28072?
In ZIP code 28072, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28072 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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