Grover, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28073
Cleveland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,621
- 85/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,557
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 85
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28073 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28073 (Grover, NC) rose +21.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.5 in 2023 to 257.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grover, Cleveland County, North Carolina, home to 5,621 residents across 66.1 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28073 reports a modest median household income of $52,557 (24% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,772. The poverty rate is 22.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,900 (39% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 75.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 28073 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 28073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grover, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28073.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 28073, Grover, 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
5,621
Population
66.1
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28073?
46.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$52,557
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$25,772
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28073 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Grover, 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)
$52,557 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,746housing units
2,746
Total Housing Units
2,195
Occupied Units
551
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,900
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$952
Median Rent
1984
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
+21.2%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28073 have increased 21.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.1% | 154 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 161 |
| 2022 | +31.4% | 211 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 212 |
| 2024 | +21.2% | 258 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 28073, employing approximately 676 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,068,000.
58
Businesses
676
Employees
$35.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.2% |
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 28073 vs 29702 →
ZIP 28073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28086
Kings Mountain (28086)
25,895 residents
- 28152
Shelby (28152)
24,735 residents
- 29702 10,059
Blacksburg (29702)
10,059 residents
- 28073 5,621
Grover (28073)
5,621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28073 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28086
Kings Mountain (28086)
$62,414 median income
- 28152
Shelby (28152)
$57,806 median income
- 28073
Grover (28073)
$52,557 median income
- 29702
Blacksburg (29702)
$49,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28073 ranks #3 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 28073, 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 (5,621 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 28073 in?
ZIP code 28073 (Grover) 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 28073?
ZIP code 28073 in Grover, NC has a population of 5,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28073?
The median household income in ZIP 28073 is $52,557, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28073?
The median home value in ZIP 28073 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28073 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28073?
ZIP code 28073 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 676 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28073 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28073?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28073 increased by 21.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 28073?
In ZIP code 28073, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 28073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28073 is 30.5 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 28073?
In ZIP code 28073, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28073 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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