PlainZIP

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
$59,872
Median income
$243,000
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $33,965. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $243,000 (6% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.5%.

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 -. To put 28088 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rowan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28088?

40.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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

$33,965

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28088 ranks nationally

Landis, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,872 29th percentile higher than 29% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,424

Total Housing Units

1,283

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$243,000

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28088 ranks #6 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 28088 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 28088 ranks #7 of 7 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
28023 China Grove, NC 14,175 1.9 mi
28083 Kannapolis, NC 23,820 4.2 mi
28081 Kannapolis, NC 25,190 4.3 mi
28147 Salisbury, NC 24,697 9.8 mi
28027 Concord, NC 55,435 10.0 mi
28125 Mount Ulla, NC 2,525 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rowan County

28146 standard
Salisbury, NC
Pop: 27,614
28144 standard
Salisbury, NC
Pop: 24,734
28147 standard
Salisbury, NC
Pop: 24,697
28023 standard
China Grove, NC
Pop: 14,175
28138 standard
Rockwell, NC
Pop: 10,495
27013 standard
Cleveland, NC
Pop: 6,057

Related Areas

Rowan County Landis, NC North Carolina

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.

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