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ZIP Code 28079
Hemby Bridge, NC, Union County
Population
43,035
Land area
46.6sq mi
People per sq mi
923
City
Hemby Bridge
ZIP 28079 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28079 at a glance
- ZIP 28079 (Hemby Bridge) is about 4.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,516, 39% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,700 (37% above North Carolina) and median rent is $2,025 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28079
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28079, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,516
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$395,700
Prices -2.2% in a year
Median rent
$2,025/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
40.1%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
27.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,055
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,778
$679M annual payroll
PPP loans
$67.7M
1,132 loans
Campaign donations
$126K
12% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28079, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28079, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 28079
ZIP codes near 28079
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28110Unionville | 5 mi | 127.4 |
| 28227Mint Hill | 6 mi | 40.2 |
| 28104Stallings | 6.1 mi | 29.6 |
| 28105Matthews | 6.6 mi | 23.2 |
| 28270Charlotte | 9.8 mi | 12.4 |
| 28107Midland | 9.8 mi | 48.9 |
| 28212Charlotte | 10 mi | 9.2 |
| 28215Harrisburg | 11 mi | 28.9 |
| 28163Stanfield | 12 mi | 34.8 |
| 28211Charlotte | 12 mi | 11 |
| 28226Charlotte | 12 mi | 14.7 |
| 28075Harrisburg | 13 mi | 21.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28079?
- ZIP code 28079 is in Hemby Bridge, NC (Union County).
- What county is ZIP code 28079 in?
- ZIP code 28079 is mostly in Union County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28079?
- About 43,035 people live in the 28079 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.