| Official Zip Code Name | Spencer |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Rowan |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 3108 |
| Racial Majority: | White 57.61% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 41.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income | $48225 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $38450 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.9 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 692 - 692 ft. |
| Area | 2 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.69395900, -80.43488200 |
The current unemployment level in 28159 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 28159 increased to 3108 from 3055 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28159 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28159 public schools is Black. 75.6% of students in 28159 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1782 | 57.61% | 1683 | +6% |
| Black Or African American | 839 | 27.13% | 1041 | -19% |
| Hispanic | 277 | 8.96% | 291 | -5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 138 | 4.46% | 9 | +1433% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.78% | 30 | -20% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 45 | 1.07% | 45 | -27% |
| White | 36.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 41.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3108 | 3055 |
| Male Population | 46.90% | |
| Female Population | 53.10% | |
| Total Households | 1166 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 75.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $48225 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 52.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.00% |
| 28159 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 12 | Alma Adams | Democrat |
| North Carolina District 8 | Richard Hudson | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28144 - Salisbury |
| Spencer, NC |
| Salisbury, NC |
Zip Code 28159 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 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.84 | 3.59 | 4.32 | 3.39 | 3.88 | 4.01 | 3.86 | 3.41 | 3.76 | 3.66 | 3.15 | 3.27 | 44.15 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28159 | |
|---|---|
| North Rowan High School | Rowan |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28159 | |
|---|---|
| North Rowan Middle School | Rowan |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28159 | |
|---|---|
| North Rowan Elementary School | Rowan |