Richfield, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28137
Stanly County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,120
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,163
- Median income Near-median income area
- $252,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28137 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 28137 (Richfield, NC) fell -14.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 28137 covers 114.7 square miles in Richfield, Stanly County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,120 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28137 reports a modest median household income of $67,163 (3% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,062. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $252,700 (3% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,176; 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stanly County, so 28137 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 28137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richfield, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28137.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 28137, Richfield, 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
3,120
Population
114.7
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28137?
39.5
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
1.7%
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?
$67,163
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$29,062
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28137 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Richfield, 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)
$67,163 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
1,337housing units
1,337
Total Housing Units
987
Occupied Units
350
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,700
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,176
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 28137, employing approximately 1,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,216,000.
74
Businesses
1,048
Employees
$52.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.3% |
| Construction | 13 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 13.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.8% |
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 28137 vs 28109 →
ZIP 28137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
27,614 residents
- 28127 7,594
New London (28127)
7,594 residents
- 28124 6,622
Mount Pleasant (28124)
6,622 residents
- 28137 3,120
Richfield (28137)
3,120 residents
- 28071 2,802
Gold Hill (28071)
2,802 residents
- 28009 1,121
Badin (28009)
1,121 residents
- 28109 387
Misenheimer (28109)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28137 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28071
Gold Hill (28071)
$93,354 median income
- 28124
Mount Pleasant (28124)
$80,778 median income
- 28146
Salisbury (28146)
$69,279 median income
- 28127
New London (28127)
$69,125 median income
- 28137
Richfield (28137)
$67,163 median income
- 28009
Badin (28009)
$53,145 median income
- 28109 $31,208
Misenheimer (28109)
$31,208 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28137 ranks #5 of 7 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 28137, 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 (3,120 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 28137 in?
ZIP code 28137 (Richfield) 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 28137?
ZIP code 28137 in Richfield, NC has a population of 3,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28137?
The median household income in ZIP 28137 is $67,163, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28137?
The median home value in ZIP 28137 is $252,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28137 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28137?
ZIP code 28137 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 1,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28137 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (13), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28137?
In ZIP code 28137, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 28137?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28137 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28137?
In ZIP code 28137, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28137 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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