Shelby, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28152
Cleveland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,735
- 116/sq mi High-density area
- $57,806
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelby pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 116
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28152 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 28152 (Shelby, NC) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.4 in 2023 to 238.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28152 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, with 24,735 residents across 214.2 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28152 reports a modest median household income of $57,806 (16% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,158. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $205,200 (21% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $973; owner occupancy is 65.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 28152 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 28152
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelby, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28152.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 42
Health care and social assistance
42 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 28152, Shelby, 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
24,735
Population
214.2
Area (sq mi)
116
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28152?
34.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.5%
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?
$57,806
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,158
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28152 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Shelby, 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)
$57,806 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
11,265housing units
11,265
Total Housing Units
10,016
Occupied Units
1,249
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1980
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28152 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 145 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 168 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 222 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 239 |
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 519 business establishments in ZIP 28152, employing approximately 6,858 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,219,000.
519
Businesses
6,858
Employees
$257.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 134 | 25.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 58 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.3% |
| Information | 11 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.0% |
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 28152 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28150
Shelby (28150)
28,098 residents
- 28152
Shelby (28152)
24,735 residents
- 29341
Gaffney (29341)
19,330 residents
- 29702 10,059
Blacksburg (29702)
10,059 residents
- 28073 5,621
Grover (28073)
5,621 residents
- 28017 695
Boiling Springs (28017)
695 residents
- 28089 248
Lattimore (28089)
248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28152 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28152 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
- 29341
Gaffney (29341)
$58,029 median income
- 28152
Shelby (28152)
$57,806 median income
- 28150
Shelby (28150)
$55,832 median income
- 28073
Grover (28073)
$52,557 median income
- 29702
Blacksburg (29702)
$49,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28152 ranks #3 of 6 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 28152, 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 (24,735 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 28152 in?
ZIP code 28152 (Shelby) is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Cleveland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleveland-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28152?
ZIP code 28152 in Shelby, NC has a population of 24,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28152?
The median household income in ZIP 28152 is $57,806, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28152?
The median home value in ZIP 28152 is $205,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28152?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28152 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28152?
ZIP code 28152 has 519 business establishments employing approximately 6,858 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28152?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28152 are: Retail trade (134), Other services (except public administration) (60), Construction (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28152?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28152 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 28152?
In ZIP code 28152, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 28152?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28152 is 21.5 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 28152?
In ZIP code 28152, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28152?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28152 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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