PlainZIP

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
$52,557
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,772. Poverty here runs at 22.4%, with unemployment measured at 8.5%. The typical home here is valued at $157,900 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $952 monthly, and 75.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28073, plus 6 more within Cleveland County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 28073?

46.8

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 17.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$25,772

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28073 ranks nationally

Grover, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,557 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,746

Total Housing Units

2,195

Occupied Units

551

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28073 ranks #4 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 28073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
29702 Blacksburg, SC 10,059 5.8 mi
28086 Kings Mountain, NC 25,895 7.0 mi
28152 Shelby, NC 24,735 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cleveland County

28150 standard
Shelby, NC
Pop: 28,098
28086 standard
Kings Mountain, NC
Pop: 25,895
28152 standard
Shelby, NC
Pop: 24,735
28090 standard
Lawndale, NC
Pop: 8,342
28020 standard
Casar, NC
Pop: 2,322
28017 standard
Boiling Springs, NC
Pop: 695

Related Areas

Cleveland County Grover, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.