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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
$72,386
Median income
$313,900
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,157. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $313,900 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $798 a month; 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stanly County, so you can benchmark 28163 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 28163

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stanfield, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28163.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28163?

38.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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

$32,157

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28163 ranks nationally

Stanfield, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,386 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,398

Total Housing Units

2,285

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$313,900

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 28163 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 28163 ranks #5 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 28163 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 28163 ranks #4 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
28097 Locust, NC 5,369 6.5 mi
28129 Oakboro, NC 5,399 6.0 mi
28107 Midland, NC 6,422 6.0 mi
28110 Monroe, NC 50,365 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stanly County

28001 standard
Albemarle, NC
Pop: 26,760
28127 standard
New London, NC
Pop: 7,594
28128 standard
Norwood, NC
Pop: 7,476
28129 standard
Oakboro, NC
Pop: 5,399
28097 standard
Locust, NC
Pop: 5,369
28137 standard
Richfield, NC
Pop: 3,120

Related Areas

Stanly County Stanfield, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.