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Troutman, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28166

Iredell County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,619
115/sq mi
$93,511
Median income
$348,600
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Troutman pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
115
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28166 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28166 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Troutman, Iredell County, North Carolina, home to 8,619 residents across 74.8 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28166 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,511 (35% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $42,981. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $348,600 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,205 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Iredell County, letting you compare 28166 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 28166

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troutman, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28166.

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 28166, Troutman, 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

8,619

Population

74.8

Area (sq mi)

115

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28166?

39.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 15.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$93,511

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$42,981

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28166 ranks nationally

Troutman, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,511 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,918

Total Housing Units

4,439

Occupied Units

479

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$348,600

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,205

Median Rent

1999

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28166 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 162
2021 +12.5% 182
2022 +24.1% 226
2023 +13.6% 257
2024 +4.0% 267

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 276 business establishments in ZIP 28166, employing approximately 3,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,609,000.

276

Businesses

3,861

Employees

$166.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 18.5%
Retail trade 34 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 25 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 8.3%
Wholesale trade 21 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 6.9%
Manufacturing 16 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.0%
Finance and insurance 10 3.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.8%

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 28166 vs 28677 →

ZIP 28166 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 28166 ranks #4 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 28166 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 28166 ranks #4 of 6 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
28677 Statesville, NC 32,940 4.7 mi
28117 Mooresville, NC 35,454 7.6 mi
28682 Terrell, NC 1,129 8.5 mi
28673 Sherrills Ford, NC 5,919 8.6 mi
28115 Mooresville, NC 34,339 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iredell County

28625 standard
Statesville, NC
Pop: 36,189
28117 standard
Mooresville, NC
Pop: 35,454
28115 standard
Mooresville, NC
Pop: 34,339
28677 standard
Statesville, NC
Pop: 32,940
28634 standard
Harmony, NC
Pop: 5,225
28660 standard
Olin, NC
Pop: 2,249

Related Areas

Iredell County Troutman, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28166 in? ▼
ZIP code 28166 (Troutman) is located in Iredell County, North Carolina. Iredell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iredell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28166? ▼
ZIP code 28166 in Troutman, NC has a population of 8,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28166? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28166 is $93,511, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28166? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28166 is $348,600, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28166? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28166 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28166? ▼
ZIP code 28166 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 3,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28166? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28166 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (34), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28166? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28166 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 28166? ▼
In ZIP code 28166, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 28166? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28166 is 24.0 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 28166? ▼
In ZIP code 28166, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28166? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28166 is 6.2% 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.