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Badin, NC

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28009.

Population

2,184

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,205

ZIP codes

1

Badin and its ZIP codes

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Badin at a glance

  • Badin is about 5.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $53,145 a year, 27% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,200 (45% below North Carolina) and median rent is $975 a month.

Local data for Badin, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Badin, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,145

Poverty rate

19.6%

Median home value

$160,200

Median rent

$975/mo

Homeownership

71.6%

Bachelor's or higher

12.3%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

24.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (179), Irish Americans (107), Mexican Americans (100).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanly County. PPP loans are for Badin.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,646

23,791 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,224

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$433M

FY 2026, $6,922 per person

Stanly County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Badin, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.1%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Badin, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

434

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

48

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 31°F

48.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Badin, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

18.8%

U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.8%

U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts

ZIP codes in Badin

1 in or overlapping Badin. Population shown

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Cities near Badin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AlbemarleCity5.1 mi18
New LondonTown6.2 mi2
RichfieldTown9.3 mi2.4
MisenheimerVillage11 mi1.6
MillingportCensus-designated place11 mi5.7
NorwoodTown12 mi4.6
TroyTown13 mi3.7
AquadaleCensus-designated place14 mi3.3
Mount GileadTown15 mi3.5
Gold HillCensus-designated place15 mi2.5
DentonTown16 mi2.1
Red CrossTown17 mi3.7
OakboroTown17 mi2.5
Mount PleasantTown18 mi3.6
StarTown19 mi1.3
RockwellTown19 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Badin, NC in?
Badin is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Badin, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Badin include 28009.
What is the population of Badin, NC?
About 2,184 people live in Badin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Badin?
Nearby places include Albemarle (5.1 mi), New London (6.2 mi), Richfield (9.3 mi), Misenheimer (11 mi), Millingport (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023