PlainZIP

New London, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28127

Stanly County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,594
42/sq mi
$69,125
Median income
$255,800
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New London pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New London, Stanly County, North Carolina, home to 7,594 residents across 180.0 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28127 reports a modest median household income of $69,125 (0% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $37,738. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $255,800 (1% below the state average), median rent at $781 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28127, plus 6 more within Stanly 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 28127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New London, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28127.

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 28127, New London, 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

7,594

Population

180.0

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28127?

48.6

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$69,125

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$37,738

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28127 ranks nationally

New London, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,125 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,796

Total Housing Units

3,194

Occupied Units

1,602

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$255,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$781

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28127 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 160
2021 +15.3% 184
2022 +14.4% 210
2023 +19.8% 252
2024 +2.6% 259

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 93 business establishments in ZIP 28127, employing approximately 1,670 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,603,000.

93

Businesses

1,670

Employees

$86.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 15 16.1%
Construction 13 14.0%
Retail trade 12 12.9%
Manufacturing 10 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.4%
Wholesale trade 4 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.3%

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 28127 vs 28009 →

ZIP 28127 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 28127 ranks #2 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 28127 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 28127 ranks the highest of 5 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
28009 Badin, NC 1,121 5.0 mi
28137 Richfield, NC 3,120 5.6 mi
28109 Misenheimer, NC 387 6.8 mi
28001 Albemarle, NC 26,760 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stanly County

28001 standard
Albemarle, NC
Pop: 26,760
28128 standard
Norwood, NC
Pop: 7,476
28129 standard
Oakboro, NC
Pop: 5,399
28097 standard
Locust, NC
Pop: 5,369
28163 standard
Stanfield, NC
Pop: 5,233
28137 standard
Richfield, NC
Pop: 3,120

Related Areas

Stanly County New London, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28127 in? ▼
ZIP code 28127 (New London) is located in Stanly County, North Carolina. Stanly County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stanly-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28127? ▼
ZIP code 28127 in New London, NC has a population of 7,594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28127 is $69,125, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28127 is $255,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28127 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28127? ▼
ZIP code 28127 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,670 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28127 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (13), Retail trade (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28127 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 28127? ▼
In ZIP code 28127, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 28127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28127 is 34.4 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 28127? ▼
In ZIP code 28127, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28127 is 14.8% 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.