Waco, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28169
Cleveland County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 173
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $70,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waco pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28169 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28169 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waco, Cleveland County, North Carolina, home to just 173 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 28169, but per-capita income is $23,534. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $70,000 (73% below the average North Carolina ZIP); owner occupancy is 75.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 28169 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 →
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 28169, Waco, 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
173
Population
1.5
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28169?
58.4
Median Age
41.7%
Male
58.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$23,534
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
64housing units
64
Total Housing Units
45
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$70,000
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 28169, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $630,000.
6
Businesses
27
Employees
$630K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 50.0% |
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 28169 vs 28021 →
ZIP 28169 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28150
Shelby (28150)
28,098 residents
- 28086
Kings Mountain (28086)
25,895 residents
- 28021
Cherryville (28021)
13,612 residents
- 28016
Bessemer City (28016)
13,463 residents
- 28090 8,342
Lawndale (28090)
8,342 residents
- 28033 2,749
Crouse (28033)
2,749 residents
- 28169 173
Waco (28169)
173 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28169 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28169 in?
ZIP code 28169 (Waco) is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Cleveland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleveland-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28169?
ZIP code 28169 in Waco, NC has a population of 173 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28169?
The median home value in ZIP 28169 is $70,000, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28169?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28169 is White at 94.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28169?
ZIP code 28169 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28169?
In ZIP code 28169, 35.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 28169?
In ZIP code 28169, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28169?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28169 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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