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Stanfield, NC
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28163.
Population
1,522
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
340
ZIP codes
1
Stanfield and its ZIP codes
Stanfield at a glance
- Stanfield is 54% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,250, 9% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,800 (16% above North Carolina) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Stanfield, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanfield, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,250
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Irish Americans (86), Mexican Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanly County. PPP loans are for Stanfield.
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
How people get to work
Stanfield, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanfield, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
92° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanfield, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Stanfield
1 in or overlapping Stanfield. Population shown
Cities near Stanfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LocustCity | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| MidlandTown | 4.6 mi | 13.3 |
| Red CrossTown | 4.9 mi | 3.7 |
| OakboroTown | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| FairviewTown | 7.5 mi | 30 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| AquadaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| MillingportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| UnionvilleTown | 12 mi | 29.2 |
| HarrisburgTown | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| Mint HillTown | 13 mi | 24.6 |
| Hemby BridgeTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake ParkVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| StallingsTown | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| ConcordCity | 16 mi | 64.7 |
| AlbemarleCity | 16 mi | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanfield, NC in?
- Stanfield is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Stanfield, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stanfield include 28163.
- What is the population of Stanfield, NC?
- About 1,522 people live in Stanfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanfield?
- Nearby places include Locust (2.8 mi), Midland (4.6 mi), Red Cross (4.9 mi), Oakboro (6.1 mi), Fairview (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023