| Official Zip Code Name | Taylorsville |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Alexander |
| Area Code | 828 |
| Current Population: | 25910 |
| Racial Majority: | White 87.46% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 85% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $45674 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $51700 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 984 - 1903 ft. |
| Area | 172 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.92260200, -81.22100200 |
The current unemployment level in 28681 is 3.9% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 5.2%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28681 increased to 25910 from 24165 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28681 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28681 public schools is White. 48.7% of students in 28681 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23075 | 87.46% | 22680 | +2% |
| Black Or African American | 1829 | 6.93% | 1612 | +13% |
| Hispanic | 1052 | 3.99% | 975 | +8% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 32 | 0.12% | 65 | -51% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.12% | 287 | -89% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 270 | 1.37% | 270 | +34% |
| White | 85% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25910 | 24165 |
| Male Population | 51.10% | |
| Female Population | 48.90% | |
| Total Households | 10001 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 48.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $45674 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 54.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.50% |
| 28681 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28681 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 73 | Lee Zachary | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28610 - Claremont |
| 28601 - Hickory |
| 28645 - Lenoir |
| 28613 - Conover |
| 28678 - Stony Point |
| 28606 - Boomer |
| 28636 - Hiddenite |
| 28630 - Granite Falls |
| 28654 - Moravian Falls |
| Bethlehem, NC |
| Taylorsville, NC |
| St. Stephens, NC |
Zip Code 28681 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 27 | 34 | 42 | 52 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 43 | 35 | 27 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 48 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 69 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.14 | 3.88 | 4.82 | 3.76 | 4.53 | 4.56 | 4.32 | 4.01 | 4.34 | 3.57 | 3.56 | 3.59 | 49.08 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28681 | |
|---|---|
| Alexander Central High School | Alexander |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28681 | |
|---|---|
| East Alexander Middle School | Alexander |
| West Alexander Middle School | Alexander |