Statesville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28625
Iredell County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,189
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,060
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Statesville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28625 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 28625 (Statesville, NC) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.9 in 2023 to 223.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28625 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, with 36,189 residents across 506.8 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28625 reports a modest median household income of $64,060 (7% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,505. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,300 (6% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iredell County, so 28625 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 28625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Statesville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28625.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 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 28625, Statesville, 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
36,189
Population
506.8
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28625?
42.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.8%
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?
$64,060
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$36,505
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28625 ranks nationally
Statesville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,060 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,418housing units
17,418
Total Housing Units
16,236
Occupied Units
1,182
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,300
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,037
Median Rent
1992
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28625 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 142 |
| 2021 | +16.5% | 165 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 202 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 211 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 223 |
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 863 business establishments in ZIP 28625, employing approximately 14,759 people with a combined annual payroll of $694,136,000.
863
Businesses
14,759
Employees
$694.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 116 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.0% |
| Information | 8 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.3% |
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 28625 vs 28660 →
ZIP 28625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28625
Statesville (28625)
36,189 residents
- 28677
Statesville (28677)
32,940 residents
- 28634 5,225
Harmony (28634)
5,225 residents
- 28660 2,249
Olin (28660)
2,249 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28625 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28625 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28660
Olin (28660)
$77,278 median income
- 28625
Statesville (28625)
$64,060 median income
- 28677
Statesville (28677)
$62,406 median income
- 28634
Harmony (28634)
$60,426 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28625 ranks #2 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 28625, 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 (36,189 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 28625 in?
ZIP code 28625 (Statesville) is located in Iredell County, North Carolina. Iredell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iredell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28625?
ZIP code 28625 in Statesville, NC has a population of 36,189 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28625?
The median household income in ZIP 28625 is $64,060, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28625?
The median home value in ZIP 28625 is $244,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28625 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28625?
ZIP code 28625 has 863 business establishments employing approximately 14,759 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28625 are: Retail trade (140), Construction (116), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28625?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28625 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 28625?
In ZIP code 28625, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 28625?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28625 is 24.1 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 28625?
In ZIP code 28625, 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 28625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28625 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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