Lilesville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28091
Anson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,158
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lilesville 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
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28091 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28091 covers 245.2 square miles in Lilesville, Anson County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,158 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28091 reports a modest median household income of $52,917 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,986. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,900 (41% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $854; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anson County, so 28091 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 28091
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lilesville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28091.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
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 28091, Lilesville, 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
2,158
Population
245.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28091?
39.7
Median Age
57.7%
Male
42.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$52,917
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,986
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28091 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Lilesville, 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)
$52,917 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,016housing units
1,016
Total Housing Units
860
Occupied Units
156
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,900
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$854
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 28091, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,011,000.
20
Businesses
419
Employees
$21.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 20.0% |
| Utilities | 4 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
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 28091 vs 28330 →
ZIP 28091 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28119
Morven (28119)
2,801 residents
- 28091
Lilesville (28091)
2,158 residents
- 28330 346
Cordova (28330)
346 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28091 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28091, 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 (2,158 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 28091 in?
ZIP code 28091 (Lilesville) is located in Anson County, North Carolina. Anson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28091?
ZIP code 28091 in Lilesville, NC has a population of 2,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28091?
The median household income in ZIP 28091 is $52,917, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28091?
The median home value in ZIP 28091 is $152,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28091?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28091 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28091?
ZIP code 28091 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28091?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28091 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Utilities (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28091?
In ZIP code 28091, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 28091?
In ZIP code 28091, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28091?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28091 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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