What city is ZIP code 28073?

ZIP code 28073 is in Patterson Springs, NC (Cleveland County).

What county is ZIP code 28073 in?

ZIP code 28073 is mostly in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 28073?

About 5,890 people live in the 28073 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 28073

Patterson Springs, NC, Cleveland County

Population

5,890

Land area

25.7sq mi

People per sq mi

229

City

Patterson Springs

ZIP 28073 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 28073 at a glance

The median household income is $52,557, 27% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,900 (45% below North Carolina) and median rent is $952 a month.

Local data for ZIP 28073

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 28073, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,557

Poverty rate

22.4%

Median home value

$157,900

Prices +21.3% in a year

Median rent

$952/mo

Homeownership

75.9%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

46.8

Average commute

30.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

676

$35.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$4.1M

60 loans

Campaign donations

$1,055

4% D, 46% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 28073, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

613

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 27°F

50.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 28073, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.4%

U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

19.6%

U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 28073?: ZIP code 28073 is in Patterson Springs, NC (Cleveland County).
What county is ZIP code 28073 in?: ZIP code 28073 is mostly in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 28073?: About 5,890 people live in the 28073 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.