Spencer, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Spencer, North Carolina: 28144 and 28159. Together they are home to 31,227 residents in 12,591 households. That is more than the 3,349 people counted inside Spencer town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $52,568 in 28144 to $63,036 in 28159.
Spencer town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,349 |
| Households | 1,370 |
| Median household income | $65,465 |
| Median home value | $201,700 |
| Median age | 44.2 |
| Median rent | $1,000 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,227 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,591 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $52,568 (28144) to $63,036 (28159) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,666 |
| Homeowners | 56.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 12,753 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Spencer: 28159 ($63,036)
- Most residents: 28144 (27,977 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28159 (67.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28144 (26.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28144 (12.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28144 (38.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 28144 ($226,700)
Every ZIP code in Spencer
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28144 | Salisbury | 27,977 | 11,270 | $52,568 | $226,700 | 54.7% | 26.3% | 12.8% | 23 | 12,535 | 3% of its land |
| 28159 | Spencer | 3,250 | 1,321 | $63,036 | $200,300 | 67.1% | 23.8% | 7.2% | 3 | 1,428 | 90% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Spencer when at least 10% of its land lies inside Spencer town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Spencer. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Spencer.
Counties
- Rowan County — 18 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Salisbury — 3 ZIP codes
Price a mailing to Spencer ZIP codes
EDDM guides
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Spencer, NC?
- 28144 and 28159. A ZIP code is listed for Spencer when at least 10% of its land lies inside Spencer town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Spencer.
- What is the population of Spencer, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 3,349 residents inside Spencer town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Spencer hold 31,227 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Spencer, NC?
- $65,465 inside Spencer town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $52,568 to $63,036.
- Which Spencer ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28159, at $63,036, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Spencer, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 12,753 residential and 1,211 business mailboxes.
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