| Official Zip Code Name | Salisbury |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Rowan |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 24697 |
| Racial Majority: | White 65.5% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 42.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50225 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50410 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 699 - 791 ft. |
| Area | 75 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.68018300, -80.56293800 |
The current unemployment level in 28147 is 4.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28147 increased to 24697 from 21864 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28147 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28147 public schools is White. 71.2% of students in 28147 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16716 | 65.5% | 16446 | +2% |
| Black Or African American | 4108 | 16.1% | 3975 | +3% |
| Hispanic | 4139 | 16.22% | 3573 | +16% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 38 | 0.15% | 59 | -36% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.84% | 298 | -28% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 12 | -100% |
| Other Race | 27 | 0% | 27 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 307 | 1.2% | 307 | +0% |
| White | 42.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 26% |
| Hispanic | 26.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24697 | 21864 |
| Male Population | 50.30% | |
| Female Population | 49.70% | |
| Total Households | 9011 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 71.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $50225 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 49.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 14.90% |
| 28147 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 | ||
| 28147 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 77 | Julia C. Howard | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27013 - Cleveland |
| 28125 - Mount Ulla |
| 28023 - China Grove |
| 27028 - Mocksville |
| 27054 - Woodleaf |
| 28146 - Salisbury |
| 28144 - Salisbury |
| Salisbury, NC |
Zip Code 28147 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 37 | 30 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.84 | 3.61 | 4.36 | 3.43 | 3.76 | 3.99 | 3.68 | 3.47 | 3.82 | 3.64 | 3.16 | 3.22 | 43.99 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28147 | |
|---|---|
| Jesse C Carson High School | Rowan |
| North Rowan High School | Rowan |
| Salisbury High School | Rowan |
| South Rowan High School | Rowan |
| West Rowan High School | Rowan |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28147 | |
|---|---|
| China Grove Middle School | Rowan |
| Knox Middle School | Rowan |
| North Rowan Middle School | Rowan |
| Southeast Middle School | Rowan |
| West Rowan Middle School | Rowan |