PlainZIP

Rhodhiss, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28667

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

559
359/sq mi
$26,354
Median income
$121,900
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rhodhiss pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28667 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28667 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rhodhiss, Caldwell County, North Carolina, home to just 559 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28667 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,354 (62% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $22,617. Local economic indicators show a 25.6% poverty rate alongside 9.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $121,900 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $808 a month; 37.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 28667, plus 4 more within Caldwell County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 28667, Rhodhiss, 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

559

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28667?

34.8

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 15.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$26,354

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$22,617

Per Capita Income

25.6%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 28667 ranks nationally

Rhodhiss, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,354 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

133

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.6%
Renter 62.4%

$121,900

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 28667, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,252,000.

6

Businesses

19

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 28667 vs 28630 →

ZIP 28667 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 28667 ranks #9 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 28667 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 28667 ranks #9 of 9 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
28630 Granite Falls, NC 20,041 3.6 mi
28637 Hildebran, NC 1,746 3.8 mi
28666 Icard, NC 368 4.0 mi
28601 Hickory, NC 50,026 5.7 mi
28671 Rutherford College, NC 597 5.8 mi
28638 Hudson, NC 12,302 5.7 mi
28602 Hickory, NC 28,981 7.0 mi
28690 Valdese, NC 9,295 8.6 mi
28612 Connelly Springs, NC 12,397 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caldwell County

28645 standard
Lenoir, NC
Pop: 47,703
28630 standard
Granite Falls, NC
Pop: 20,041
28638 standard
Hudson, NC
Pop: 12,302
28611 standard
Collettsville, NC
Pop: 885

Related Areas

Caldwell County Rhodhiss, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28667 in? ▼
ZIP code 28667 (Rhodhiss) is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Caldwell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caldwell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28667? ▼
ZIP code 28667 in Rhodhiss, NC has a population of 559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28667? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28667 is $26,354, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28667? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28667 is $121,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28667? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28667 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28667? ▼
ZIP code 28667 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28667? ▼
In ZIP code 28667, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28667? ▼
In ZIP code 28667, approximately 37.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28667? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28667 is 25.6% 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.