ZIP Code 28673 - Sherrills Ford North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28673 is located in Sherrills Ford North Carolina. Portions of 28673 are also in Lake Norman of Catawba and Mountain Creek Township and Catawba Township and Davidson Township and Catawba Springs Township and Terrell. 28673 is primarily within Catawba County, with some portions in Lincoln County. Regionally, 28673 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28673 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sherrills Ford |
| Primary County | Catawba County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 6,731 |
| Area Code(s) | 704 / 828 / 980 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28673 Demographics
28673 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28673 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28673 is White. The current unemployment level in 28673 is 3.5%.
| Population | 6,731 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 222 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,200 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,832 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $446,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88% |
28673 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,232 | 96.73% |
| Black | 159 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28673 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 91.67% |
| Black | 9 | 1.88% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 5% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28673 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 437 | 11.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 789 | 21.44% |
| High School Diploma | 963 | 26.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 70 | 1.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 197 | 5.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 665 | 18.07% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 6.58% |
| Masters Degree | 258 | 7.01% |
| Professional Degree | 49 | 1.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.27% |
28673 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.60701752, -80.99911499 |
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| Region | Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 30 Square Miles |
28673 Schools
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28673 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45b - Southern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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