Connelly Springs, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28612
Burke County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,397
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,934
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Connelly Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28612 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 28612 (Connelly Springs, NC) fell -13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.7 in 2023 to 173.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28612 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Connelly Springs, Burke County, North Carolina, home to 12,397 residents across 216.7 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28612 reports a modest median household income of $54,934 (21% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,774. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,400 (37% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $872; owner occupancy is 74.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burke County, so 28612 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 28612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Connelly Springs, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28612.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 28612, Connelly Springs, 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
12,397
Population
216.7
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28612?
43.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$54,934
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,774
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28612 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Connelly Springs, 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)
$54,934 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
5,228housing units
5,228
Total Housing Units
4,763
Occupied Units
465
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$872
Median Rent
1984
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
-13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28612 have decreased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.6% | 131 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 150 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 173 |
| 2023 | +15.5% | 200 |
| 2024 | -13.3% | 173 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 28612, employing approximately 1,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,961,000.
116
Businesses
1,397
Employees
$58.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 12.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
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 28612 vs 28671 →
ZIP 28612 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28612
Connelly Springs (28612)
12,397 residents
- 28168
Vale (28168)
10,230 residents
- 28690
Valdese (28690)
9,295 residents
- 28020 2,322
Casar (28020)
2,322 residents
- 28637 1,746
Hildebran (28637)
1,746 residents
- 28619 1,520
Drexel (28619)
1,520 residents
- 28671 597
Rutherford College (28671)
597 residents
- 28667 559
Rhodhiss (28667)
559 residents
- 28666 368
Icard (28666)
368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28612 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28612 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28671
Rutherford College (28671)
$73,929 median income
- 28637
Hildebran (28637)
$67,500 median income
- 28690
Valdese (28690)
$67,000 median income
- 28168
Vale (28168)
$61,220 median income
- 28020
Casar (28020)
$59,978 median income
- 28612
Connelly Springs (28612)
$54,934 median income
- 28619
Drexel (28619)
$34,881 median income
- 28667 $26,354
Rhodhiss (28667)
$26,354 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28612 ranks #6 of 8 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 28612, 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 (12,397 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 28612 in?
ZIP code 28612 (Connelly Springs) is located in Burke County, North Carolina. Burke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burke-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28612?
ZIP code 28612 in Connelly Springs, NC has a population of 12,397 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28612?
The median household income in ZIP 28612 is $54,934, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28612?
The median home value in ZIP 28612 is $162,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28612 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28612?
ZIP code 28612 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28612 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28612?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28612 decreased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 28612?
In ZIP code 28612, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 28612?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28612 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28612?
In ZIP code 28612, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28612 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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