ZIP Code 28144 Demographics & Data

Salisbury, NC (ZIP Code 28144) Insights

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 28144

The ZIP Code 28144 is associated with Salisbury, NC in Rowan County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 24,858. It is estimated that about 25.0% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,868. The median age in the 28144 ZIP Code is 38.4 years, with 21.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $43,701, and an estimated 17% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 28144

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28144 is 24,858.

Salisbury, NC

The 28144 ZIP Code is associated with Salisbury, NC in Rowan County.

Area Codes associated with 28144

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28144 include 336, 704, and 980.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28144

Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 5:10 pm
Sunrise in 28144 7:25 am
Sunrise in 28144 5:10 pm

Weather forecast for 28144

Tonight's forecast for 28144: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South southwest wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 28144

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 28144 Good

Internet in 28144

An estimated 83.7% of households in ZIP Code 28144 have a computer, while about 74.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28144

In ZIP Code 28144, females make up an estimated 50.4% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.6%.

Health Insurance in 28144

Approximately 13.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28144 (Salisbury, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28144

The median household income in ZIP Code 28144 is $43,701, while the region's mean household income is $64,204. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,868. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28144 of $25,868 is approximately 15.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 16.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately74.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 28144 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.6% of 28144 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.8%
$200,000 or more per year 3.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28144

In ZIP Code 28144, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 25.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.0% in this Rowan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28144

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.0%
Some college, no degree 25.0%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 17.0%
Graduate or professional degree 8.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

Residents of ZIP Code 28144 are older than average. The median age of 38.4 years in ZIP Code 28144 is approximately 0.79% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.0% of the population in 28144 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 28144 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.4%
5 to 9 years 5.2%
10 to 14 years 6.5%
15 to 19 years 8.1%
20 to 24 years 9.4%
25 to 34 years 12.0%
35 to 44 years 10.6%
45 to 54 years 11.8%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 6.0%
65 to 74 years 10.3%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28144

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28144, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 8.4% of 28144 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28144 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.5%), followed by Black or African American (45.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28144. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28144

Industry Percent
White 53.5%
Black or African American 45.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28144 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28144 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28144 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28144 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28144

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 86.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144. 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 28144

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28144

In ZIP Code 28144, 91.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rowan County region.

Language Spoken in 28144

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.8%
Spanish 7.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28144, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Rowan County region.

Age of Housing in 28144

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 19.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

In 28144, 58.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.0 minutes. Approximately 30.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28144 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 28144 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28144. 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 28144

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 6.5%
Manufacturing 13.5%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.2%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.6%
Other services, except public administration 3.4%
Public administration 2.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28144 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28144 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.31 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.88% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.42% 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 28144. This visualizes electricity rates in 28144 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28144

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28144 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 15.12¢/kWh 10.36¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28144

Month ZIP Code 28144 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.6 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.13 3 6.31
Mar 5.62 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.69 5.13 7.3
May 5.75 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.8 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.68 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.12 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.46 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.94 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.28 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 28144. This visualizes solar power levels in 28144 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

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.