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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 28023 has 15,144 residents and 5,837 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 42.4 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (83.1%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	15,144Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	15,255Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,082Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	325.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$62,064Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,837Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$209,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.58Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,463	13,691	14,321	14,068	14,689	15,005	15,577	15,623	16,129	15,372	15,927	15,703	15,255
Decennial Census	14,175	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	15,144	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42.4

Male Median Age: 41.3

Female Median Age: 43.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	435	459	492	452	421	424	513	468	455	505	573	596	513	450	374	234	120	104
Female	448	438	484	413	428	420	486	377	397	508	551	599	521	492	407	271	155	161
Total	883	897	976	865	849	844	999	845	852	1,013	1,124	1,195	1,034	942	781	505	275	265

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	12,580	81.05%
Black:	671	4.32%
Hispanic:*	1,373	8.85%
Asian:	116	0.75%
American Indian:	79	0.51%
Hawaiian:	19	0.12%
Other:	683	4.40%
Total:	15,521	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,588	50.11%	41.3 years
Females:	7,556	49.89%	43.5 years
Total:	15,144	100%	42.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,814	90.55%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	291	1.91%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	349	2.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	801	7.54%
Total Population:	15,255	100%
Total Native Population:	14,105	92.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,150	7.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $62,064, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,709 (20.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,518. Family households earn a median of $73,763 versus $37,344 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,419). By gender, male median income is $53,451 and female is $51,111, which is lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,340 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.3%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is comparable to the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$51,355	$50,331	$47,952	$47,204	$49,684	$50,151	$50,123	$54,626	$58,546	$52,424	$49,945	$57,670	$62,064
Median Family Income	$62,543	$56,792	$57,292	$57,550	$57,675	$59,239	$62,546	$70,554	$71,882	$61,747	$62,571	$68,428	$73,763
Median NonFamily Income	$33,308	$32,717	$25,625	$21,964	$20,227	$21,306	$22,705	$21,902	$26,290	$23,299	$26,077	$33,006	$37,344
Median Male Income	$44,578	$42,911	$43,968	$44,089	$44,345	$42,159	$45,306	$48,453	$50,048	$47,885	$48,146	$49,556	$53,451
Median Female Income	$34,203	$34,806	$41,390	$42,349	$40,972	$33,577	$34,926	$35,266	$36,309	$38,701	$43,491	$47,125	$51,111

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,278	59.20%
Unemployed:	379	3.08%
Not In Labor Force:	4,636	37.71%
Total:	12,293	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,208	30.34%
Service:	822	11.29%
Sales and Office:	1,721	23.65%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,271	17.46%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,256	17.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,278	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $209,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $71,600 (51.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,500. The median gross rent is $942, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $272 (40.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $152. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.48% (57.59% with a mortgage, 42.41% free-and-clear) and renters 20.52% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.06%, which is far lower than the state rate (13.05%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$138,100	$145,300	$152,900	$148,300	$145,300	$149,400	$147,300	$148,700	$144,200	$144,900	$148,800	$181,600	$209,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	54	4.36%
$500 to $999:	615	49.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:	237	19.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:	184	14.86%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	148	11.95%
Total:	1,238	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$670	$665	$658	$700	$725	$745	$781	$784	$790	$780	$792	$912	$942

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,761	45.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,033	33.70%
Renter Occupied:	1,238	20.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,032	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,032	92.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	458	7.06%
Total Housing Units:	6,490	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	4,907	75.61%
Multi-Family Units:	336	5.18%
Other Units:	1,247	19.21%
Total Housing Units:	6,490	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 18.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.20%, which is on par with the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (10.40%). The share of people in poverty is 12.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.97%). College enrollment is 23.15%, which is on par with the state rate (27.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	620	5.61%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,012	9.16%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,336	30.20%
Some college, no degree:	2,401	21.73%
Associate's degree:	1,682	15.22%
Bachelor's degree:	1,379	12.48%
Graduate or professional degree:	618	5.59%
Total:	11,048	100%
High school or higher:	9,416	85.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,997	18.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	9,187	55.25%
Public Insurance:	6,109	36.74%
No Insurance:	1,331	8.01%
Total:	16,627	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,296	91.99%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	7.6%	8.9%	10.6%	12.9%	12.7%	11.1%	11.3%	8.3%	9.2%	14.4%	13.5%	12.6%	12.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	196	6.04%
Kindergarten:	218	6.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,329	40.97%
High school (grades 9-12):	750	23.12%
College or graduate school:	751	23.15%
Total:	3,244	100%
Early Childhood:	414	12.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,297	70.81%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	China Grove, North Carolina
City Alias:	Kannapolis
County:	Rowan County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:08:39 PM
Population:	15,144 [See All]
Area Codes:	980 / 704
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.5756, -80.5962
Land Area:	46.54 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/28023/zip-code-28023.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,621Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	308Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,388Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,180Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	176Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	267Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$21,409,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$92,944,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,313Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,712,818Source: Census
MSA:	Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	46.54 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.125 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4512.78 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3712480Source: Census
Place Name:	China Grove town; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 28023 in China Grove, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 28023

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28023

Sources & References