Stanfield, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28163
Stanly County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,233
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,386
- Median income Near-median income area
- $313,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stanfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28163 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28163 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanfield, Stanly County, North Carolina, home to 5,233 residents across 91.2 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28163 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,386 (5% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,157. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $313,900 (21% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $798.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stanly County, so 28163 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 28163
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanfield, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28163.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 28163, Stanfield, 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
5,233
Population
91.2
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28163?
38.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.7%
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?
$72,386
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$32,157
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28163 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Stanfield, 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)
$72,386 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
2,398housing units
2,398
Total Housing Units
2,285
Occupied Units
113
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,900
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$798
Median Rent
1990
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
+0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28163 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 152 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 175 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 219 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 225 |
| 2024 | +0.5% | 226 |
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 92 business establishments in ZIP 28163, employing approximately 717 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,664,000.
92
Businesses
717
Employees
$35.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 34.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.3% |
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 28163 vs 28097 →
ZIP 28163 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28110
Monroe (28110)
50,365 residents
- 28107 6,422
Midland (28107)
6,422 residents
- 28129 5,399
Oakboro (28129)
5,399 residents
- 28097 5,369
Locust (28097)
5,369 residents
- 28163 5,233
Stanfield (28163)
5,233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28163 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28163 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28107
Midland (28107)
$105,122 median income
- 28110
Monroe (28110)
$83,480 median income
- 28097
Locust (28097)
$76,594 median income
- 28163
Stanfield (28163)
$72,386 median income
- 28129
Oakboro (28129)
$69,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28163 ranks #4 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 28163, 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 (5,233 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 28163 in?
ZIP code 28163 (Stanfield) 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 28163?
ZIP code 28163 in Stanfield, NC has a population of 5,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28163?
The median household income in ZIP 28163 is $72,386, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28163?
The median home value in ZIP 28163 is $313,900, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28163?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28163 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28163?
ZIP code 28163 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 717 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28163?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28163 are: Construction (32), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28163?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28163 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 28163?
In ZIP code 28163, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 28163?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28163 is 32.1 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 28163?
In ZIP code 28163, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28163?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28163 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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