Shelby, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Shelby, North Carolina: 28150 and 28152. Together they are home to 54,276 residents in 21,515 households. That is more than the 22,100 people counted inside Shelby city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $55,832 in 28150 to $57,806 in 28152.
Shelby city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,100 |
| Households | 9,533 |
| Median household income | $48,376 |
| Median home value | $197,200 |
| Median age | 39.3 |
| Median rent | $945 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 54,276 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,515 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $55,832 (28150) to $57,806 (28152) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,751 |
| Homeowners | 67.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 37 routes, 24,037 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Shelby: 28152 ($57,806)
- Most residents: 28150 (28,142 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28150 (69.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28152 (31.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 28152 (12.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28152 (34.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 28150 ($211,400)
Every ZIP code in Shelby
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28150 | Shelby | 28,142 | 11,499 | $55,832 | $211,400 | 69.2% | 26.0% | 10.1% | 21 | 13,635 | 13% of its land; mailing city |
| 28152 | Shelby | 26,134 | 10,016 | $57,806 | $205,200 | 65.5% | 31.4% | 12.4% | 16 | 12,074 | 10% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Shelby when at least 10% of its land lies inside Shelby city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Shelby. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Shelby.
Counties
- Cleveland County — 13 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Shelby, NC?
- 28150 and 28152. A ZIP code is listed for Shelby when at least 10% of its land lies inside Shelby city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Shelby.
- What is the population of Shelby, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 22,100 residents inside Shelby city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Shelby hold 54,276 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Shelby, NC?
- $48,376 inside Shelby city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $55,832 to $57,806.
- Which Shelby ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28152, at $57,806, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Shelby, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 37 carrier routes reaching 24,037 residential and 1,670 business mailboxes.
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