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 High-density area
- $93,511
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28166 (Troutman, NC) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.6 in 2023 to 266.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,981. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,600 (34% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,205.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iredell County, so 28166 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 28166
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troutman, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28166.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 28166?
39.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$93,511
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$42,981
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28166 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Troutman, 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)
$93,511 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
4,918housing units
4,918
Total Housing Units
4,439
Occupied Units
479
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,600
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 28166 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28117
Mooresville (28117)
35,454 residents
- 28115
Mooresville (28115)
34,339 residents
- 28677
Statesville (28677)
32,940 residents
- 28166 8,619
Troutman (28166)
8,619 residents
- 28673 5,919
Sherrills Ford (28673)
5,919 residents
- 28682 1,129
Terrell (28682)
1,129 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28166 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28166 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28682
Terrell (28682)
$129,390 median income
- 28117
Mooresville (28117)
$112,976 median income
- 28673
Sherrills Ford (28673)
$99,688 median income
- 28166
Troutman (28166)
$93,511 median income
- 28115
Mooresville (28115)
$87,787 median income
- 28677
Statesville (28677)
$62,406 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28166, 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 (8,619 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 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.
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