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Polkton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28135

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

6,123
24/sq mi
$66,920
Median income
$208,600
Median home value
6.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28135 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Polkton, Anson County, North Carolina, home to 6,123 residents across 259.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28135 reports a modest median household income of $66,920 (3% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $21,462. Poverty here runs at 18.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $208,600 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,034 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anson County, so you can benchmark 28135 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 28135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Polkton, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28135.

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 28135, Polkton, 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

6,123

Population

259.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28135?

38.3

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 33.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$66,920

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$21,462

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28135 ranks nationally

Polkton, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,920 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,358

Total Housing Units

1,175

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$208,600

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,034

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 28135, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,148,000.

60

Businesses

597

Employees

$28.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 18.3%
Retail trade 9 15.0%
Manufacturing 5 8.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.0%

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 28135 vs 28133 →

ZIP 28135 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 28135 ranks #3 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 28135 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 28135 ranks #2 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
28133 Peachland, NC 2,878 7.8 mi
28170 Wadesboro, NC 12,355 7.1 mi
28007 Ansonville, NC 611 7.2 mi
28103 Marshville, NC 10,311 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anson County

28170 standard
Wadesboro, NC
Pop: 12,355
28133 standard
Peachland, NC
Pop: 2,878
28119 standard
Morven, NC
Pop: 2,801
28091 standard
Lilesville, NC
Pop: 2,158
28007 standard
Ansonville, NC
Pop: 611
28102 standard
Mc Farlan, NC
Pop: 78

Related Areas

Anson County Polkton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28135 in? ▼
ZIP code 28135 (Polkton) 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 28135? ▼
ZIP code 28135 in Polkton, NC has a population of 6,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28135 is $66,920, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28135 is $208,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28135 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28135? ▼
ZIP code 28135 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28135 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28135? ▼
In ZIP code 28135, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 28135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28135 is 29.5 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 28135? ▼
In ZIP code 28135, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28135 is 18.6% 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.