ZIP Code 28127 - New London North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28127 is located in New London North Carolina. Portions of 28127 are also in Badin and Albemarle and Millingport and Harris Township (Stanly County) and Ridenhour Township and Eldorado Township and Alleghany Township and North Albemarle Township and Morgan Township (Rowan County). 28127 is primarily within Stanly County, with some portions in Montgomery County and Davidson County. Regionally, 28127 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28127 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New London |
| Primary County | Stanly County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,257 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 704 / 743 / 910 / 980 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 28127 Map
28127 Demographics
28127 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28127 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28127 is White. The current unemployment level in 28127 is 3.5%.
| Population | 7,257 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.22% |
| Population Density | 99 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,719 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,338 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $548,210 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.51% |
28127 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,933 | 79.21% |
| Black | 920 | 12.28% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 326 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 103 | 1.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28127 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 837 | 81.5% |
| Black | 102 | 9.93% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 38 | 3.7% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
28127 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 318 | 7.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 662 | 14.66% |
| High School Diploma | 1,465 | 32.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 109 | 2.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 369 | 8.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 804 | 17.8% |
| Associates Degree | 454 | 10.05% |
| Masters Degree | 240 | 5.31% |
| Professional Degree | 60 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 36 | 0.8% |
28127 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.45297623, -80.17808533 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 28127 | |
| Regions | Metro Charlotte Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Albemarle, NC Winston-Salem, NC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 73 Square Miles |
28127 Schools
| School Districts in 28127 | |
| Elementary Schools in 28127 | |
| Middle Schools in 28127 | |
| High Schools in 28127 |
28127 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45c - Carolina Slate Belt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||