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ZIP Code 28168
Belwood, NC, Lincoln County
Population
10,484
Land area
87sq mi
People per sq mi
120
City
Belwood
ZIP 28168 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28168 at a glance
- ZIP 28168 (Belwood) is 45% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,220 a year, 15% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,000 (29% below North Carolina) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28168
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28168, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,220
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$205,000
Prices -9.5% in a year
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
33.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
119
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
621
$21.7M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.87M
105 loans
Campaign donations
$23.34K
9% D, 51% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28168, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28168, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 28168
ZIP codes near 28168
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28602Mountain View | 8.2 mi | 70.7 |
| 28090Belwood | 9 mi | 93.7 |
| 28092Lincolnton | 9.3 mi | 119.9 |
| 28612Valdese | 9.8 mi | 80 |
| 28042Fallston | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| 28033Crouse | 11 mi | 16.1 |
| 28021Dellview | 11 mi | 58.8 |
| 28637Hildebran | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| 28666Icard | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| 28658Newton | 12 mi | 71.3 |
| 28020Casar | 12 mi | 46.3 |
| 28169Waco | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28168?
- ZIP code 28168 is in Belwood, NC (Lincoln County).
- What county is ZIP code 28168 in?
- ZIP code 28168 is mostly in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28168?
- About 10,484 people live in the 28168 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.