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ZIP Code 28072
Granite Quarry, NC, Rowan County
Population
672
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
842
City
Granite Quarry
ZIP 28072 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28072 at a glance
- ZIP 28072 (Granite Quarry) is about 3.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $93,125 a year, 29% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,100 (6% above North Carolina) and median rent is $682 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28072
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28072, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,125
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$306,100
Median rent
$682/mo
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
29
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
294
$12.59M annual payroll
PPP loans
$709K
15 loans
Campaign donations
$2,190
0% D, 68% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28072, 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 ZIP 28072, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 28072
ZIP codes near 28072
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28041Faith | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| 28146Granite Quarry | 3.5 mi | 97.1 |
| 28039East Spencer | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 28159Spencer | 5.7 mi | 2.2 |
| 28138Rockwell | 6.6 mi | 44.9 |
| 28144Spencer | 7 mi | 30.1 |
| 28147Salisbury | 8.3 mi | 77.6 |
| 28071Gold Hill | 10 mi | 48.8 |
| 27351Southmont | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| 28023Landis | 11 mi | 46.5 |
| 27299Tyro | 11 mi | 27.5 |
| 28088Landis | 11 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28072?
- ZIP code 28072 is in Granite Quarry, NC (Rowan County).
- What county is ZIP code 28072 in?
- ZIP code 28072 is mostly in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28072?
- About 672 people live in the 28072 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.