ZIP Code 28127 Demographics & Data

New London, NC (ZIP Code 28127) Insights

North Carolina

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 28127

The ZIP Code 28127 is associated with New London, NC in Stanly County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 7,704. It is estimated that about 20.2% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $31,436. The median age in the 28127 ZIP Code is 47.3 years, with 24.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $63,030, and approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 28127

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28127 is 7,704.

New London, NC

The 28127 ZIP Code is associated with New London, NC in Stanly County.

Area Codes associated with 28127

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28127 include 336, 704, and 980.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28127

Sunrise: 6:07 am
Sunset: 8:29 pm
Sunrise in 28127 6:07 am
Sunrise in 28127 8:29 pm

Weather forecast for 28127

This Afternoon's forecast for 28127: Showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 28127

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 28127 Fair

Internet in 28127

An estimated 92.8% of households in ZIP Code 28127 have a computer, while about 81.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28127

In ZIP Code 28127, females make up an estimated 44.7% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 55.3%.

Health Insurance in 28127

Approximately 11.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28127 (New London, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28127

The median household income in ZIP Code 28127 is $63,030, while the region's mean household income is $91,206. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,436. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28127 of $31,436 is approximately 2.12% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 5.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 46.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.7% of the population in 28127 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.9% of 28127 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 28127

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.8%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28127

In ZIP Code 28127, 84.8% of the population graduated high school, while 20.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Stanly County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28127

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.2%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree 6.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 28127

Residents of ZIP Code 28127 are older than average. The median age of 47.3 years in ZIP Code 28127 is approximately 24.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 28127 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 28127 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 28127

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 3.9%
10 to 14 years 3.9%
15 to 19 years 5.0%
20 to 24 years 4.9%
25 to 34 years 9.8%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 14.2%
55 to 59 years 10.3%
60 to 64 years 7.6%
65 to 74 years 14.1%
75 to 84 years 5.1%
85 years and over 1.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28127

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28127, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 28127 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28127 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.7%), followed by Black or African American (11.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28127

Industry Percent
White 85.7%
Black or African American 11.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28127 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 28127

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28127 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28127 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28127 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28127

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 28127

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28127

In ZIP Code 28127, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Stanly County region.

Language Spoken in 28127

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.7%
Spanish 0.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.8%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 28127

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28127, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Stanly County region.

Age of Housing in 28127

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 28127

In 28127, 50.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.5 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28127 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 21.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 28127 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 28127

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 5.9%
Construction 4.1%
Manufacturing 22.0%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.7%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.9%
Public administration 5.8%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28127 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28127 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes electricity rates in 28127 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28127

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28127 10.9¢/kWh 8.87¢/kWh 6.24¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.76¢/kWh 10.61¢/kWh 7.64¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28127

Month ZIP Code 28127 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.62 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.92 3 6.31
Mar 5.48 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.77 5.13 7.3
May 5.74 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.87 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.56 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.5 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.57 3.32 6.92
Nov 5 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.09 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes solar power levels in 28127 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 28127 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28127, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 28127 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Stanly County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 28127

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 9
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Debt collection 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 28127

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 9
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 28127. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.