| ZIP Code | 28128 |
| ZIP Code Name | Norwood |
| Primary County | Stanly County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 7,355 |
| Area Code(s) | 704 / 910 / 980 |
| Current Time | EST |
28128 is a United States ZIP Code located in Norwood North Carolina. Portions of 28128 are also in Aquadale and Center Township (Stanly County) and Tyson Township and Ansonville Township and Burnsville Township (Anson County) and South Albemarle Township. 28128 is entirely within Stanly County. 28128 is within Metro Charlotte.
28128 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28128 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28128 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28128 is White. The current unemployment level in 28128 is 3.7%.
| Population | 7,355 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.07% |
| Population Density | 102 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,697 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $60,063 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $53,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.16% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,645 | 76.22% |
| Black | 1,250 | 16.88% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 322 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 74.83% |
| Black | 205 | 13.58% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 8.74% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 274 | 7.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 525 | 13.52% |
| High School Diploma | 1,514 | 38.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 97 | 2.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 157 | 4.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 761 | 19.6% |
| Associates Degree | 334 | 8.6% |
| Masters Degree | 175 | 4.51% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.44% |
| Coordinates | 35.21455383,-80.15833282 |
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| Region | Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Albemarle, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 72 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45c - Carolina Slate Belt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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