PlainZIP

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
$64,060
Median income
$244,300
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $36,505. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $244,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,037 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Iredell County, letting you compare 28625 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 28625

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Statesville, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28625.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28625?

42.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 10.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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

$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

$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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

17,418

Total Housing Units

16,236

Occupied Units

1,182

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$244,300

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28625 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 28625 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 28625 ranks #2 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
28660 Olin, NC 2,249 7.3 mi
28677 Statesville, NC 32,940 9.1 mi
28634 Harmony, NC 5,225 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iredell County

28117 standard
Mooresville, NC
Pop: 35,454
28115 standard
Mooresville, NC
Pop: 34,339
28677 standard
Statesville, NC
Pop: 32,940
28166 standard
Troutman, NC
Pop: 8,619
28634 standard
Harmony, NC
Pop: 5,225
28660 standard
Olin, NC
Pop: 2,249

Related Areas

Iredell County Statesville, NC North Carolina

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.

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