ZIP Code 28689 - Union Grove North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28689 is located in Union Grove North Carolina. Portions of 28689 are also in Love Valley and New Hope Township (Iredell County) and Union Grove Township and Somers Township and South Buck Shoals Township and Gwaltneys Township and Eagle Mills Township and Lovelace Township. 28689 is primarily within Iredell County, with some portions in Wilkes County and Yadkin County. Regionally, 28689 is located in Metro Charlotte.
ZIP Code 28689 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Union Grove |
| Primary County | Iredell County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,487 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 704 / 743 / 980 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28689 Demographics
28689 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 28689 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28689 is White. The current unemployment level in 28689 is 3.5%.
| Population | 2,487 |
| Population Growth Rate | 61.46% |
| Population Density | 60 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 725 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,969 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $943,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.37% |
28689 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,087 | 84.43% |
| Black | 54 | 2.18% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28689 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 78.66% |
| Black | 5 | 2.09% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 17.15% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28689 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 114 | 10.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 101 | 9.44% |
| High School Diploma | 509 | 47.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 112 | 10.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 111 | 10.37% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 8.5% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 2.34% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
28689 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.04348373, -80.92164612 |
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| Regions | Metro Charlotte Piedmont Triad Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC North Wilkesboro, NC Winston-Salem, NC Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 41 Square Miles |
28689 Schools
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28689 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45e - Northern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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