ZIP Code 28168

Located in Vale, NC (Lincoln County)

ZIP Code 28168 (Vale, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 10,484 residents (47 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $178,052
  • Average Household Income: $61,220

ZIP code 28168 primarily serves Vale, NC in Lincoln County. An estimated 10,484 people live within this area, with about 47 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28168, the average price is around $178,052. That makes local housing 32% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 42% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28168 earns about $61,220 a year. This income is 11% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 22% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 10,484
Median Household Income $61,220
Median Home Value $178,052
Median Age 47.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$31,788
Labor Force Participation56.1%
Unemployment Rate3.9%
Average Commute Time33.5 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate82.9%
Median Rent$821
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)25.4%
Total Housing Units4,324

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityVale
CountyLincoln
County FIPS37109
Metro Area (CBSA)Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Combined Area (CSA)Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC
Population Density46.5/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.5545, -81.4223
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.80
Dual Income Families46.3%

Marital Status

Married52.8%
Never Married29.6%
Divorced13.5%
Widowed4.1%

Gender

Male48.7%
Female51.3%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)8.5%
Poverty Rate14.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.6%
Disabled Population22.3%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Vale

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28168 Current 10,484 $61,220 $178,052

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28609 Catawba, NC 22.4 miles 6,615
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28164 Stanley, NC 24.4 miles 16,874
28073 Grover, NC 24.9 miles 5,890
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28017 Boiling Springs, NC 25.4 miles 663
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29368 Mayo, SC 41 miles 379
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