Wadesboro, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28170
Anson County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,355
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,548
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wadesboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28170 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 28170 (Wadesboro, NC) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 28170 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina, home to 12,355 residents across 484.5 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28170 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,548 (43% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,372. The poverty rate is 27.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,400 (40% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anson County, so 28170 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 28170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wadesboro, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28170.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 28170, Wadesboro, 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
12,355
Population
484.5
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28170?
43.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$39,548
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$24,372
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28170 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Wadesboro, 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)
$39,548 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
4,872housing units
4,872
Total Housing Units
4,145
Occupied Units
727
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 248 business establishments in ZIP 28170, employing approximately 2,710 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,358,000.
248
Businesses
2,710
Employees
$98.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 12 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.2% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.6% |
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 28170 vs 28007 →
ZIP 28170 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28170
Wadesboro (28170)
12,355 residents
- 28135
Polkton (28135)
6,123 residents
- 28119 2,801
Morven (28119)
2,801 residents
- 28007 611
Ansonville (28007)
611 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28170 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28135
Polkton (28135)
$66,920 median income
- 28007
Ansonville (28007)
$60,648 median income
- 28119
Morven (28119)
$50,194 median income
- 28170
Wadesboro (28170)
$39,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28170 ranks #4 of 4 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 28170, 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 (12,355 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 28170 in?
ZIP code 28170 (Wadesboro) is located in Anson County, North Carolina. Anson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anson-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28170?
ZIP code 28170 in Wadesboro, NC has a population of 12,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28170?
The median household income in ZIP 28170 is $39,548, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28170?
The median home value in ZIP 28170 is $154,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28170 is African American at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28170?
ZIP code 28170 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 2,710 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28170?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28170 are: Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (36), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28170?
In ZIP code 28170, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 28170?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28170 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28170?
In ZIP code 28170, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28170 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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