| City: | Mineral Springs, North Carolina |
| City Alias: | Mineral Spgs |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:47:10 AM |
| Population: | 50 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 704 / 980 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9379, -80.6688 |
| Land Area: | 0.205 sq mi |
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Mineral Springs maintains a post office that serves far more customers than live within the ZIP code boundaries. With 243 PO Boxes for just 12 occupied households, the adoption rate reaches 20.25—meaning this facility handles mail for roughly 20 times as many boxes as local residences. The post office doesn't just serve Mineral Springs; it's become the mailing address for people throughout southern Union County who lack convenient delivery alternatives.
This isn't a typical community ZIP code. The 28108 designation covers only 0.209 square miles with 50 residents, but the mail operation functions on a much larger scale. The surrounding area relies on this post office as a regional hub. While Mineral Springs itself recorded 106 businesses in spatial data, the single street with carrier service—Waxhaw Highway—accounts for minimal delivery volume compared to the box operation.
The residential population here is modest. Census data shows 15 total housing units with 12 occupied, giving a population-to-household ratio of 4.17. The median age of 41.5 years suggests working-age families rather than retirees or students. Of 16 employed residents, none work from home according to available employment data. The small size and density patterns indicate that most people associated with this ZIP through their PO Box actually live elsewhere.
Mineral Springs sits in a transitional zone between rural Union County and Charlotte's expanding suburbs. The post office serves customers who've chosen addresses here for business registration, mail privacy, or simply because it's their nearest facility with box service. That 20-to-1 adoption rate tells the real story: this ZIP code matters far more as a mail processing point than as a residential community.
With only a single street in the delivery system—Waxhaw Highway—the street infrastructure reflects the minimal residential footprint. The highway name indicates this location's role as a corridor point rather than a developed neighborhood. The absence of additional street names reinforces that 28108 functions primarily as a postal hub rather than a traditional residential community.
ZIP Code 28108 has 50 residents and 12 households (average 4.17 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, slightly older than the state (39.4) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 32.0% male and 68.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.0%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 34Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 243.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 12Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 40 | 76 | 86 | 101 | 101 | 79 | 118 | 160 | 128 | 75 | 27 | 31 | 34 |
| Decennial Census | 54 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.5
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 43
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 37 | 67.27% |
| Black: | 2 | 3.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 16.36% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.82% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.82% |
| Other: | 5 | 9.09% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 16 | 32.00% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 34 | 68.00% | 43.0 years |
| Total: | 50 | 100% | 41.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 34 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,279. 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 ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (100.0%).
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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 | $48,000 | $48,500 | $61,917 | $54,583 | $54,279 | $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 | $32,000 | $21,875 | $21,680 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 18 | 52.94% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 47.06% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $105,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 46.15% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 21 | 53.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 39 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 18 | 52.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 16 | 47.06% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 34 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 28108 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 201 people with an annual payroll of $9,330,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,204Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 17Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,404,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,330,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 201Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28108 is located in Union County, North Carolina, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 1,758,038 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 28108. It covers 0.205 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,758,038Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.205 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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: | 3743360Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mineral Springs town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28108 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.