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ZIP Code 28138
Rockwell, NC, Rowan County
Population
10,271
Land area
44.9sq mi
People per sq mi
228
City
Rockwell
ZIP 28138 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28138 at a glance
- The median household income is $66,896, 8% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,100 (25% below North Carolina) and median rent is $966 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28138
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28138, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,896
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$216,100
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$966/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
188
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,193
$92.06M annual payroll
PPP loans
$7.6M
146 loans
Campaign donations
$17.52K
0% D, 26% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28138, 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
92° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28138, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 28138
ZIP codes near 28138
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28041Faith | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| 28072Granite Quarry | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| 28083Kannapolis | 6.9 mi | 20 |
| 28071Gold Hill | 8.1 mi | 48.8 |
| 28146Granite Quarry | 8.5 mi | 97.1 |
| 28088Landis | 9.2 mi | 2.8 |
| 28124Mount Pleasant | 9.4 mi | 58.1 |
| 28109Misenheimer | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| 28023Landis | 10 mi | 46.5 |
| 28025Mount Pleasant | 11 mi | 108.4 |
| 28039East Spencer | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| 28081Enochville | 12 mi | 30.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28138?
- ZIP code 28138 is in Rockwell, NC (Rowan County).
- What county is ZIP code 28138 in?
- ZIP code 28138 is mostly in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28138?
- About 10,271 people live in the 28138 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.