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ZIP Code 28174
Wingate, NC, Union County
Population
9,573
Land area
36.4sq mi
People per sq mi
263
City
Wingate
ZIP 28174 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28174 at a glance
- The median household income is $71,136, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,700 (22% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,149 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28174
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28174, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,136
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$226,700
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
29.8
Average commute
26.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
110
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,119
$60.68M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.09M
123 loans
Campaign donations
$22.68K
4% D, 56% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28174, 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° / 30°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28174, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 28174
ZIP codes near 28174
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28103Marshville | 6 mi | 153.2 |
| 28112Monroe | 7.7 mi | 132.1 |
| 28110Unionville | 7.9 mi | 127.4 |
| 28133Peachland | 9.9 mi | 81.7 |
| 28108Mineral Springs | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| 28079Hemby Bridge | 13 mi | 46.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28174?
- ZIP code 28174 is in Wingate, NC (Union County).
- What county is ZIP code 28174 in?
- ZIP code 28174 is mostly in Union County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28174?
- About 9,573 people live in the 28174 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.