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 Moderate-density area
- $66,920
- Median income Near-median income area
- $208,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 6.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Polkton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd 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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,462. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $208,600 (20% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,034; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anson County, so 28135 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 28135
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Polkton, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28135.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 28135?
38.3
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
3.5%
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?
$66,920
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$21,462
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28135 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Polkton, 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)
$66,920 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
1,358housing units
1,358
Total Housing Units
1,175
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,600
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 28135 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28170
Wadesboro (28170)
12,355 residents
- 28103
Marshville (28103)
10,311 residents
- 28135
Polkton (28135)
6,123 residents
- 28133 2,878
Peachland (28133)
2,878 residents
- 28007 611
Ansonville (28007)
611 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28135 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28135 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28103
Marshville (28103)
$76,924 median income
- 28135
Polkton (28135)
$66,920 median income
- 28007
Ansonville (28007)
$60,648 median income
- 28133
Peachland (28133)
$46,549 median income
- 28170
Wadesboro (28170)
$39,548 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28135, 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 (6,123 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 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.
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