Mooresboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28114
Rutherford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,554
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mooresboro pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28114 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 28114 (Mooresboro, NC) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.9 in 2023 to 249.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28114 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mooresboro, Rutherford County, North Carolina, home to 7,554 residents across 169.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28114 reports a modest median household income of $60,500 (13% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,517. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,500 (42% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $695; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutherford County, so 28114 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 28114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mooresboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28114.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
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 28114, Mooresboro, 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
7,554
Population
169.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28114?
44.2
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
3.9%
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?
$60,500
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,517
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28114 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Mooresboro, 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)
$60,500 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
3,426housing units
3,426
Total Housing Units
2,762
Occupied Units
664
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$695
Median Rent
1983
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28114 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -5.7% | 160 |
| 2021 | +25.1% | 200 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 236 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 238 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 249 |
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 71 business establishments in ZIP 28114, employing approximately 972 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,008,000.
71
Businesses
972
Employees
$66.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 23.9% |
| Construction | 14 | 19.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 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 28114 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28043
Forest City (28043)
21,055 residents
- 29341
Gaffney (29341)
19,330 residents
- 28114 7,554
Mooresboro (28114)
7,554 residents
- 28076 722
Henrietta (28076)
722 residents
- 28017 695
Boiling Springs (28017)
695 residents
- 28089 248
Lattimore (28089)
248 residents
- 28019 123
Caroleen (28019)
123 residents
- 29368 68
Mayo (29368)
68 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28114 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28089
Lattimore (28089)
$75,000 median income
- 28114
Mooresboro (28114)
$60,500 median income
- 29341
Gaffney (29341)
$58,029 median income
- 28043
Forest City (28043)
$42,276 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28114 ranks #2 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 28114, 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 (7,554 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 28114 in?
ZIP code 28114 (Mooresboro) is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rutherford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28114?
ZIP code 28114 in Mooresboro, NC has a population of 7,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28114?
The median household income in ZIP 28114 is $60,500, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28114?
The median home value in ZIP 28114 is $150,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28114?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28114 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28114?
ZIP code 28114 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28114?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28114 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (14), Wholesale trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28114?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28114 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 28114?
In ZIP code 28114, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 28114?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28114 is 28.9 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 28114?
In ZIP code 28114, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28114?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28114 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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