PlainZIP

Statesville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28677

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

32,940
154/sq mi
$62,406
Median income
$224,200
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
154
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28677 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28677 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, with 32,940 residents across 213.5 square miles, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28677 reports a modest median household income of $62,406 (10% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $32,670. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $224,200 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $887 monthly, and 67.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iredell County, so you can benchmark 28677 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 28677

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Statesville, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28677.

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 28677, 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

32,940

Population

213.5

Area (sq mi)

154

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28677?

38.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 19.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$62,406

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$32,670

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28677 ranks nationally

Statesville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,406 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,679

Total Housing Units

14,883

Occupied Units

1,796

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$224,200

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$887

Median Rent

1982

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

-2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28677 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 151
2021 +17.0% 176
2022 +22.0% 215
2023 +13.1% 243
2024 -2.8% 236

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 939 business establishments in ZIP 28677, employing approximately 14,298 people with a combined annual payroll of $799,929,000.

939

Businesses

14,298

Employees

$799.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 140 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 130 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 108 11.5%
Construction 73 7.8%
Manufacturing 71 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 64 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 6.7%
Wholesale trade 54 5.8%
Finance and insurance 52 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 27 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.0%
Educational services 11 1.2%
Information 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

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 28677 vs 28166 →

ZIP 28677 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 28677 ranks #2 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 28677 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 28677 ranks #6 of 6 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
28166 Troutman, NC 8,619 4.7 mi
28625 Statesville, NC 36,189 9.1 mi
28609 Catawba, NC 5,864 8.5 mi
28673 Sherrills Ford, NC 5,919 9.9 mi
28678 Stony Point, NC 5,226 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iredell County

28625 standard
Statesville, NC
Pop: 36,189
28117 standard
Mooresville, NC
Pop: 35,454
28115 standard
Mooresville, NC
Pop: 34,339
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 28677 in? ▼
ZIP code 28677 (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 28677? ▼
ZIP code 28677 in Statesville, NC has a population of 32,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28677? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28677 is $62,406, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28677? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28677 is $224,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28677? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28677 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28677? ▼
ZIP code 28677 has 939 business establishments employing approximately 14,298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28677? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28677 are: Retail trade (140), Health care and social assistance (130), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28677? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28677 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 28677? ▼
In ZIP code 28677, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 28677? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28677 is 23.7 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 28677? ▼
In ZIP code 28677, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28677? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28677 is 17.9% 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.