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Polkton town, NC

ZIP 28135 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28135

28135 has a population of 5,087 with a median age of 40.4 yrs (53.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
55.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Black
36.1%+192% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.9%-63% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.8%-33% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.6%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.5%+67% vs US avg
x
High school
43.8%+67% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.4%-72% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.6%-67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.8%+344% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28135

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.6%-67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.6%+120% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.4%+126% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.8%+344% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,087
Median age40.4
Poverty rate16.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White55.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Black36.1%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born4.6%