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
$59,732
Median income
$234,500
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.0 square miles in Union Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The area is home to 2,362 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28167 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28167 sits at $59,732 (14% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,570. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $234,500 (10% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28167 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutherford County, so you can benchmark 28167 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 28167

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28167.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 28167?

52.4

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$29,570

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28167 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,732 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,252

Total Housing Units

933

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.6%
Renter 1.4%

$234,500

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
28160 Spindale, NC 3,929 10.3 mi

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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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