| ZIP Code | 28135 |
| ZIP Code Name | Polkton |
| Primary County | Anson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 4,668 |
| Area Code(s) | 704 / 980 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28135 is a United States ZIP Code located in Polkton North Carolina. Portions of 28135 are also in Wadesboro and Lanesboro Township and Burnsville Township (Anson County) and Wadesboro Township and Ansonville Township and White Store Township. 28135 is entirely within Anson County. 28135 is within Metro Charlotte.
28135 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 28135 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28135 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28135 is White. The current unemployment level in 28135 is 4.6%.
| Population | 4,668 |
| Population Growth Rate | -22.26% |
| Population Density | 45 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,547 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $53,398 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $46,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 4.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.79% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,464 | 52.29% |
| Black | 1,774 | 37.65% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 7.81% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 64 | 1.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 15 | 0.32% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 54.85% |
| Black | 91 | 38.4% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 224 | 6.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 146 | 4.37% |
| High School Diploma | 1,352 | 40.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 46 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 512 | 15.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 691 | 20.69% |
| Associates Degree | 241 | 7.22% |
| Masters Degree | 122 | 3.65% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.03499222,-80.20682526 |
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| Region | Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 103 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45g - Triassic Basins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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