ZIP Code 28682 - Terrell North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28682 is located in Terrell North Carolina. Portions of 28682 are also in Lake Norman of Catawba and Mountain Creek Township. 28682 is entirely within Catawba County. Regionally, 28682 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28682 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Terrell |
| Primary County | Catawba County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,456 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28682 Demographics
28682 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 28682 is White. The current unemployment level in 28682 is 3.5%.
| Population | 1,456 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.8% |
| Population Density | 256 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 490 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,737 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $446,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.84% |
28682 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,342 | 94.84% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 5.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28682 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 41 | 5.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 193 | 24.62% |
| High School Diploma | 219 | 27.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 28 | 3.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 146 | 18.62% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 8.29% |
| Masters Degree | 92 | 11.73% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28682 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.58105087, -80.96077728 |
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| Region | Metro Charlotte |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
28682 Schools
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28682 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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