Union Mills, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28167
Rutherford County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,362
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,732
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union Mills pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28167 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28167 covers 186.0 square miles in Union Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,362 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28167 reports a modest median household income of $59,732 (14% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,570. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,500 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP); 98.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutherford County, so 28167 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 28167
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Mills, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28167.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 28167, Union Mills, 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
2,362
Population
186.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28167?
52.4
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$59,732
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,570
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28167 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Union Mills, 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)
$59,732 38th percentile higher than 38% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,252housing units
1,252
Total Housing Units
933
Occupied Units
319
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,500
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 28167, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,261,000.
16
Businesses
45
Employees
$1.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 31.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 18.8% |
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 28167 vs 28160 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28160 | Spindale, NC | 3,929 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28167, 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 (2,362 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 28167 in?
ZIP code 28167 (Union Mills) is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rutherford-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28167?
ZIP code 28167 in Union Mills, NC has a population of 2,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28167?
The median household income in ZIP 28167 is $59,732, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28167?
The median home value in ZIP 28167 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28167?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28167 is White at 95.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28167?
ZIP code 28167 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28167?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28167 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28167?
In ZIP code 28167, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28167?
In ZIP code 28167, approximately 98.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28167?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28167 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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