Landis, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28088
Rowan County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,862
- 417/sq mi High-density area
- $59,872
- Median income Below-median income area
- $243,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Landis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 417
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28088 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 28088 (Landis, NC) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.6 in 2023 to 255.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28088 covers 6.9 square miles in Landis, Rowan County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,862 residents on file, a density of 417 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28088 reports a modest median household income of $59,872 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,965. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $243,000 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP); 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rowan County, so 28088 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 28088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Landis, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28088.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 28088, Landis, 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
2,862
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
417
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28088?
40.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
11.5%
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?
$59,872
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$33,965
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28088 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Landis, 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)
$59,872 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,424housing units
1,424
Total Housing Units
1,283
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,000
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
1992
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28088 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.5% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +32.4% | 235 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 243 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 255 |
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 54 business establishments in ZIP 28088, employing approximately 553 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,197,000.
54
Businesses
553
Employees
$28.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 25.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.6% |
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 28088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28027
Concord (28027)
55,435 residents
- 28081
Kannapolis (28081)
25,190 residents
- 28147
Salisbury (28147)
24,697 residents
- 28083
Kannapolis (28083)
23,820 residents
- 28023 14,175
China Grove (28023)
14,175 residents
- 28088 2,862
Landis (28088)
2,862 residents
- 28125 2,525
Mount Ulla (28125)
2,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28088 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28027
Concord (28027)
$92,219 median income
- 28125
Mount Ulla (28125)
$85,739 median income
- 28081
Kannapolis (28081)
$71,665 median income
- 28083
Kannapolis (28083)
$66,257 median income
- 28147
Salisbury (28147)
$65,060 median income
- 28023
China Grove (28023)
$62,257 median income
- 28088
Landis (28088)
$59,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28088 ranks #7 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 28088, 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 (2,862 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 28088 in?
ZIP code 28088 (Landis) 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 28088?
ZIP code 28088 in Landis, NC has a population of 2,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28088?
The median household income in ZIP 28088 is $59,872, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28088?
The median home value in ZIP 28088 is $243,000, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28088 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28088?
ZIP code 28088 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28088 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28088?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28088 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 28088?
In ZIP code 28088, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 28088?
In ZIP code 28088, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28088 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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