Union Grove, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28689
Iredell County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,712
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,565
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union Grove pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28689 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28689 covers 115.7 square miles in Union Grove, Iredell County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,712 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28689 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,565 (2% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,869. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,100 (39% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $900; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iredell County, so 28689 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 28689
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union Grove, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28689.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 28689, Union Grove, 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
1,712
Population
115.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28689?
46.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
11.9%
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?
$70,565
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$28,869
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28689 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Union Grove, 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)
$70,565 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
876housing units
876
Total Housing Units
758
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,100
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$900
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 28689, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,019,000.
43
Businesses
326
Employees
$21.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 25.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 28689 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28659
North Wilkesboro (28659)
21,134 residents
- 27020 6,421
Hamptonville (27020)
6,421 residents
- 28636 5,522
Hiddenite (28636)
5,522 residents
- 28660 2,249
Olin (28660)
2,249 residents
- 28689 1,712
Union Grove (28689)
1,712 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28689 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28689 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
- 28689
Union Grove (28689)
$70,565 median income
- 28636
Hiddenite (28636)
$65,435 median income
- 27020
Hamptonville (27020)
$50,489 median income
- 28659
North Wilkesboro (28659)
$50,280 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28689 ranks #2 of 5 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 28689, 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 (1,712 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 28689 in?
ZIP code 28689 (Union Grove) 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 28689?
ZIP code 28689 in Union Grove, NC has a population of 1,712 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28689?
The median household income in ZIP 28689 is $70,565, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28689?
The median home value in ZIP 28689 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28689?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28689 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28689?
ZIP code 28689 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28689?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28689 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28689?
In ZIP code 28689, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 28689?
In ZIP code 28689, 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 28689?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28689 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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