| City: | Badin, North Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Badin Air National Guard Sta |
| County: | Stanly County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:25 PM |
| Population: | 1,210 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 336 / 704 / 743 / 980 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4098, -80.1066 |
| Land Area: | 2.837 sq mi |
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Badin is a historic mill town in central North Carolina's Stanly County, home to 1,210 residents. Nearly every building here predates World War II. Of the town's 603 housing units, 97% were built before 1939. That makes Badin one of the oldest intact communities in the region, with tree-lined streets named for Spruce, Maple, Pine, Elm, and Walnut.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for the 2.4 square mile area. The post office maintains 612 boxes for 524 households, with the adoption rate of 1.17 boxes per household indicating the post office serves not just local residents but also surrounding rural areas. Limited street delivery exists (one city route and one rural route cover 26 delivery points), but PO Boxes remain the primary option for most residents.
Badin's industrial heritage persists today. Transportation and warehousing employ 422 workers, accounting for the largest employment sector. The town also has connections to military aviation, with an Air National Guard station historically associated with the area (though not a current mailing name). The community maintains 11 business establishments employing 54 people locally.
The population is racially diverse: 62.5% White (756 residents), 29.8% Black (360 residents), and 14% Hispanic (169 residents). Median age is 43.3 years. The median household income of $43,068 and median home value of $130,500 place Badin as a working-class community. With 332 owner-occupied homes and 192 renter-occupied units, about 63% of residents own their homes.
Badin sits in the Albemarle, NC metro area. Nearby neighborhoods include Fort Ridge (1.3 miles away), Leland Acres (2.6 miles), and Eastview Heights (3.3 miles). The town's compact footprint and historic character make the post office a central gathering point for a community that has maintained its small-town identity for nearly a century.
Street names follow nature themes (Spruce, Maple, Pine, Elm, Walnut, Poplar, Willow) typical of early 20th century planned mill towns.
ZIP Code 28009 has 1,210 residents and 524 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.5%, about the same as the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (29.8%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,210Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,456Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 426.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,145Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 524Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $160,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,025 | 897 | 831 | 982 | 1,092 | 1,108 | 1,211 | 1,221 | 1,183 | 1,154 | 1,107 | 1,216 | 1,343 | 1,456 |
| Decennial Census | 1,121 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,210 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 40.6
Female Median Age: 45.6
| 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 | 23 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 44 | 29 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 43 | 28 | 27 | 50 | 33 | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| Female | 35 | 42 | 32 | 39 | 34 | 26 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 53 | 43 | 44 | 41 | 46 | 26 | 18 | 11 |
| Total | 58 | 77 | 70 | 78 | 70 | 70 | 64 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 96 | 71 | 71 | 91 | 79 | 49 | 31 | 13 |
| White: | 756 | 65.68% |
| Black: | 360 | 31.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 21 | 1.82% |
| Asian: | 9 | 0.78% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Total: | 1,151 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 581 | 48.02% | 40.6 years |
| Females: | 629 | 51.98% | 45.6 years |
| Total: | 1,210 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,434 | 98.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 18 | 1.24% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.27% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.27% |
| Total Population: | 1,456 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,452 | 99.73% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 0.27% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,145, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,645 (86.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,145. Family households earn a median of $58,661 versus $31,458 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,203). By gender, male median income is $42,375 and female is $29,861, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,514 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.7%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,500 | $29,519 | $29,257 | $28,578 | $29,924 | $30,114 | $32,788 | $33,261 | $39,000 | $32,031 | $38,636 | $42,708 | $43,068 | $53,145 |
| Median Family Income | $48,203 | $39,519 | $42,656 | $30,750 | $38,333 | $40,893 | $44,479 | $42,313 | $49,327 | $40,750 | $41,932 | $50,625 | $53,355 | $58,661 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,173 | $23,713 | $24,844 | $24,706 | $20,517 | $19,177 | $20,483 | $18,988 | $20,469 | $18,889 | $23,542 | $25,859 | $28,750 | $31,458 |
| Median Male Income | $40,132 | $40,000 | $44,167 | $47,083 | $0 | $37,500 | $37,375 | $35,625 | $35,179 | $34,844 | $35,833 | $41,364 | $40,987 | $42,375 |
| Median Female Income | $34,239 | $33,710 | $33,393 | $33,030 | $0 | $27,750 | $29,167 | $27,833 | $30,625 | $31,027 | $32,083 | $35,481 | $31,950 | $29,861 |
| Employed: | 601 | 51.99% |
| Unemployed: | 48 | 4.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 507 | 43.86% |
| Total: | 1,156 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 125 | 20.80% |
| Service: | 181 | 30.12% |
| Sales and Office: | 88 | 14.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 28 | 4.66% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 179 | 29.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 601 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $160,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $75,000 (88.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,100. The median gross rent is $975, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $376 (62.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $270. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.60% (51.90% with a mortgage, 48.10% free-and-clear) and renters 28.40% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.18%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,200 | $71,400 | $81,900 | $85,800 | $85,900 | $84,800 | $84,900 | $82,100 | $84,100 | $87,100 | $98,100 | $116,000 | $130,500 | $160,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 75 | 51.37% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 62 | 42.47% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 9 | 6.16% |
| Total: | 146 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $599 | $694 | $695 | $693 | $744 | $685 | $623 | $677 | $705 | $700 | $788 | $861 | $841 | $975 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 191 | 37.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 177 | 34.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 146 | 28.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 514 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 514 | 86.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 78 | 13.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 592 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 419 | 70.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 166 | 28.04% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 1.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 592 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 52.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.40 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 (58.01%). College enrollment is 15.41%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 66 | 6.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 295 | 30.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 235 | 24.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 200 | 20.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 120 | 12.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 5.26% |
| Total: | 969 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 901 | 92.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 171 | 17.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 818 | 49.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 762 | 45.74% |
| No Insurance: | 86 | 5.16% |
| Total: | 1,666 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,580 | 94.84% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.7% | 11.6% | 10.0% | 13.6% | 9.5% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 10.0% | 6.3% | 18.7% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 15.7% | 14.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 1.51% |
| Kindergarten: | 27 | 8.16% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 192 | 58.01% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 56 | 16.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 51 | 15.41% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 32 | 9.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 275 | 83.08% |
ZIP Code 28009 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 45 people with an annual payroll of $1,781,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 636Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $379,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,781,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 45Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28009 is located in Stanly County, North Carolina, within the Albemarle, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10620) and North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,585 people, about 2.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28009. It covers 2.837 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.541 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Albemarle, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 60,585Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.837 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.541 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: | 3702960Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Badin town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 28009 is in the Stanly County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.