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Faith, NC
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28041.
Population
917
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
875
ZIP codes
1
Faith and its ZIP codes
Faith at a glance
- Faith is about 4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $139,844, 93% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,000 (9% below North Carolina) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Faith, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Faith, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$139,844
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$264,000
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Irish Americans (135), Indian Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rowan County. PPP loans are for Faith.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,925
51,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,420 per person
PPP loans
$25K
3 loans, 7 jobs reported
How people get to work
Faith, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.1%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Faith, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
188
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Faith, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Faith
1 in or overlapping Faith. Population shown
Cities near Faith
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Granite QuarryTown | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| RockwellTown | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| SalisburyCity | 5 mi | 23.1 |
| East SpencerTown | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| China GroveTown | 6.8 mi | 4.5 |
| SpencerTown | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| LandisTown | 8.9 mi | 3.4 |
| SouthmontCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| MisenheimerVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| KannapolisCity | 12 mi | 34.9 |
| EnochvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| RichfieldTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| TyroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.8 |
| ClevelandTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Faith, NC in?
- Faith is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Faith, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Faith include 28041.
- What is the population of Faith, NC?
- About 917 people live in Faith, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Faith?
- Nearby places include Granite Quarry (1.9 mi), Rockwell (4 mi), Salisbury (5 mi), East Spencer (6.6 mi), China Grove (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023