PlainZIP

Wingate, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28174

Union County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,608
92/sq mi
$71,136
Median income
$226,700
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wingate pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28174 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28174 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wingate, Union County, North Carolina, home to 8,608 residents across 93.4 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28174 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,136 (3% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,401. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. Housing costs here run $226,700 for a typical home value (13% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,149 a month; 73.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 28174 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 28174

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wingate, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28174.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28174, Wingate, 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

8,608

Population

93.4

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28174?

29.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 25.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$71,136

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$25,401

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28174 ranks nationally

Wingate, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,136 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,888

Total Housing Units

2,708

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$226,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,149

Median Rent

1985

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28174 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 169
2021 +14.3% 194
2022 +22.5% 237
2023 +5.7% 251
2024 +3.6% 260

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 110 business establishments in ZIP 28174, employing approximately 2,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,678,000.

110

Businesses

2,119

Employees

$60.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 19.1%
Accommodation and food services 21 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.7%
Retail trade 11 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.4%
Manufacturing 4 3.6%
Wholesale trade 4 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.7%

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 28174 vs 28103 →

ZIP 28174 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28174 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28174 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28174 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28103 Marshville, NC 10,311 5.4 mi
28112 Monroe, NC 26,311 7.9 mi
28110 Monroe, NC 50,365 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

28110 standard
Monroe, NC
Pop: 50,365
28173 standard
Waxhaw, NC
Pop: 45,097
28079 standard
Indian Trail, NC
Pop: 31,979
28104 standard
Matthews, NC
Pop: 28,040
28112 standard
Monroe, NC
Pop: 26,311
28103 standard
Marshville, NC
Pop: 10,311

Related Areas

Union County Wingate, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28174 in? ▼
ZIP code 28174 (Wingate) is located in Union County, North Carolina. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28174? ▼
ZIP code 28174 in Wingate, NC has a population of 8,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28174? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28174 is $71,136, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28174? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28174 is $226,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28174? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28174 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28174? ▼
ZIP code 28174 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 2,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28174? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28174 are: Construction (21), Accommodation and food services (21), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28174? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28174 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 28174? ▼
In ZIP code 28174, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 28174? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28174 is 26.5 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 28174? ▼
In ZIP code 28174, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28174? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28174 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.