ZIP Code 28108 in Mineral Springs, NC

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Mineral Springs, North Carolina
City Alias:Mineral Spgs
County:Union County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:10:33 PM
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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Population & Demographics


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%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:50Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:31Source: Census ACS
2025 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:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:4.17Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--040768610110179118160128752731
Decennial Census54------------------50------
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: 41.5

Male Median Age: 41

Female Median Age: 43

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male013201011103120000
Female103028030413331020
Total116229041516451020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3767.27%
Black:23.64%
Hispanic:*916.36%
Asian:11.82%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:11.82%
Other:59.09%
Total:55100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1632.00%41.0 years
Females:3468.00%43.0 years
Total:50100%41.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:31100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:31100%
Total Native Population:31100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,904), 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 well under the state female median ($49,054), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.6%, which is markedly below 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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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$48,000$48,500$61,917$54,583$54,279$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$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
Median Male Income$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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:1651.61%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1548.39%
Total:31100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:00.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:16100.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($259,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,162), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$105,800$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):16100.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:16100%

Occupied Housing Units:1647.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1852.94%
Total Housing Units:34100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:34100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:34100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 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 on par with the state rate (10.40%). Public coverage is 48.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.40%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:31100.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:31100%
High school or higher:31100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1651.61%
Public Insurance:1548.39%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:31100%
Has Health Insurance:31100.00%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-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%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28108 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), 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:1,150Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 28108 is located in Union County, North Carolina, within the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16740) and North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,712,818 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: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: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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28109 | | 28107

Schools in ZIP Code 28108


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.

Western Union Elementary 4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
District: Union County Public SchoolsNearby
Parkwood High 3220 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
District: Union County Public SchoolsNearby
Parkwood Middle 3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
District: Union County Public SchoolsNearby
New Town Elementary 1100 Waxhaw-Indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
District: Union County Public SchoolsNearby
Waxhaw Elementary 1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
District: Union County Public SchoolsNearby
Arborbrook Christian Academy 4823 Waxhaw Indian Trl Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
District: Private SchoolNearby
Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5 8012 New Town Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
District: Private SchoolNearby
Shining Light Baptist Academy 2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28108


Wingate University 301 E. Wilson Street
Wingate, NC 28174-0159
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Pineville 8700 Pineville-Matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
Type: Post Secondary
University Of South Carolina-Lancaster 476 Hubbard Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720-0889
Type: Post Secondary
Charlotte Christian College And Theological Seminary 7520 East Independence Blvd, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28227-9446
Type: Post Secondary
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance-Charlotte 7421 E. Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28227-9403
Type: Post Secondary
Union Presbyterian Seminary-Charlotte 5141 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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