| Official Zip Code Name | Salisbury |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Rowan |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 24734 |
| Racial Majority: | White 48.31% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 50.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $39970 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $55980 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 19.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 679 - 728 ft. |
| Area | 33 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.70840900, -80.46262900 |
The current unemployment level in 28144 is 8.7% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28144 decreased to 24734 from 26497 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28144 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28144 public schools is Black. 74.9% of students in 28144 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12278 | 48.31% | 11508 | +7% |
| Black Or African American | 10715 | 42.16% | 10802 | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1147 | 4.51% | 1513 | -24% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 63 | 0.25% | 78 | -19% |
| Asian | 471 | 1.85% | 352 | +34% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 9 | -100% |
| Other Race | 49 | 0.72% | 49 | +271% |
| Two Or More Races | 423 | 2.2% | 423 | +32% |
| White | 29.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24734 | 26497 |
| Male Population | 48.80% | |
| Female Population | 51.20% | |
| Total Households | 9429 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 74.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $39970 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 59.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 27.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.40% |
| 28144 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| North Carolina District 12 | Alma Adams | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28144 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 76 | Harry Warren | Republican |
| 77 | Julia C. Howard | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28147 - Salisbury |
| 28159 - Spencer |
| 27299 - Linwood |
| 27028 - Mocksville |
| 28146 - Salisbury |
| Salisbury, NC |
| East Spencer, NC |
| Spencer, NC |
Zip Code 28144 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.74 | 3.61 | 4.3 | 3.37 | 3.81 | 4.04 | 3.89 | 3.36 | 3.78 | 3.68 | 3.13 | 3.23 | 43.96 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28144 | |
|---|---|
| East Rowan High School | Rowan |
| North Rowan High School | Rowan |
| Salisbury High School | Rowan |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28144 | |
|---|---|
| Charles C Erwin Middle School | Rowan |
| Knox Middle School | Rowan |
| North Rowan Middle School | Rowan |