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Waco, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28169.
Population
171
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
204
ZIP codes
1
Waco and its ZIP codes
Local data for Waco, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Waco.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
PPP loans
$5,207
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Waco, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waco, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Waco
1 in or overlapping Waco. Population shown
Cities near Waco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DellviewTown | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| CherryvilleCity | 3 mi | 5.8 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| FallstonTown | 6.2 mi | 2.2 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ShelbyCity | 8.2 mi | 22.4 |
| LawndaleTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BelwoodTown | 9.7 mi | 12.3 |
| Bessemer CityCity | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| Kings MountainCity | 9.9 mi | 14.6 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| KingstownTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| PolkvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GroverTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| High ShoalsCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| EarlTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waco, NC in?
- Waco is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Waco, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waco include 28169.
- What is the population of Waco, NC?
- About 171 people live in Waco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waco?
- Nearby places include Dellview (1.8 mi), Cherryville (3 mi), Light Oak (6.1 mi), Fallston (6.2 mi), Crouse (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023