| City: | Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| City Alias: | Boiling Spgs |
| County: | Cleveland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:28 PM |
| Population: | 553 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 704 / 980 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.2556, -81.6495 |
| Land Area: | 0.172 sq mi |
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The median age of 19.8 years confirms this community exists primarily for undergraduate education. All 553 residents live in non-institutionalized group quarters, which means dormitories rather than independent apartments or houses. This creates an unusual postal footprint: high mail volume concentrated in a tiny 0.019 square mile area, delivered to just a handful of campus locations.
The ZIP contains three street segments—S Main Street, N Main Street, and S Jachentr Street—but these serve administrative and academic buildings rather than residential addresses. With 395 PO Boxes at the post office and 105 business delivery points, the university community relies entirely on centralized mail pickup. Students collect packages and letters from the campus post office, while departments receive direct delivery to 37 on-campus establishments.
The Boiling Springs post office maintains one city carrier route for campus business delivery and 36 PO Box route designations. There's no rural or highway contract delivery here. The university's compact campus means students walk to the post office rather than maintaining individual mailboxes. This centralized model works because everyone lives within minutes of Main Street, where both the post office and academic buildings cluster together.
The street network reflects a compact campus layout with all addresses concentrated along Main Street. Unlike typical towns with extensive residential streets, this ZIP's three street segments serve institutional buildings rather than homes. The limited street infrastructure matches the university's centralized mail delivery model.
ZIP Code 28017 has 553 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.3% male and 57.7% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.8%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (21.0%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 553Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 663Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,215.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 711 | 693 | 691 | 690 | 689 | 701 | 692 | 721 | 730 | 627 | 602 | 483 | 465 | 663 |
| Decennial Census | 695 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 553 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.9
Female Median Age: 19.8
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 107 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 240 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 408 | 71.45% |
| Black: | 116 | 20.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 23 | 4.03% |
| Asian: | 6 | 1.05% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 17 | 2.98% |
| Total: | 571 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 234 | 42.31% | 19.9 years |
| Females: | 319 | 57.69% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 553 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 644 | 97.13% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 1.36% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 1.51% |
| Total Population: | 663 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 653 | 98.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 1.51% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 22.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 18.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (61.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 119 | 17.95% |
| Unemployed: | 27 | 4.07% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 517 | 77.98% |
| Total: | 663 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 44 | 36.97% |
| Service: | 73 | 61.34% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 1.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 119 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 93.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 622 | 93.82% |
| Public Insurance: | 27 | 4.07% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 2.11% |
| Total: | 663 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 649 | 97.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 663 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 663 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 28017 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 37 business establishments, employing about 900 people with an annual payroll of $41,977,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 988Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 37Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $9,837,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $41,977,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 900Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28017 is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, within the Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43140) and North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 98,078 people, about 0.56% of whom live in ZIP Code 28017. It covers 0.172 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Shelby-Kings Mountain, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 98,078Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.172 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2575.16 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3706800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Boiling Springs town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28017 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.