| City: | Misenheimer, North Carolina |
| County: | Stanly County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:57:15 PM |
| Population: | 541 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 336 / 704 / 743 / 980 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4867, -80.2880 |
| Land Area: | 0.576 sq mi |
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Mail delivery at 28109 centers on buildings rather than streets. The post office maintains 103 PO Boxes for a community with only 64 occupied households. This adoption rate of 1.61 indicates the post office serves not just campus residents, but also people from surrounding areas. Campus buildings like the US Postal Service facility and Postmaster office anchor the limited ZIP+4 database, which lists only one street: US Highway 52 N. That highway runs through campus, connecting the university to nearby Albemarle and Salisbury.
The young population defines every aspect of this community. With 357 residents identifying as white and 136 as Black or African American, the campus shows moderate diversity. Only 75 total housing units exist in the ZIP code, and 64 are occupied. Eleven units sit vacant, likely representing temporary faculty housing or student apartments between terms. The median household income of $28,771 reflects student budgets and part-time work, not full professional salaries.
Pfeiffer University's presence explains the unusual demographics. The campus covers just 0.043 square miles, making this one of the smallest ZIP codes by area in North Carolina. Every aspect of the infrastructure serves the university: the 23 ZIP+4 codes include 20 for PO Box ranges and only 3 for street addresses. The single carrier route handles city delivery, processing mail for dormitories, academic buildings, and administrative offices. This compact postal footprint efficiently serves a population that cycles every four years as students graduate and new classes arrive.
With only one street in the delivery database, US Highway 52 N serves as the primary campus access route. The minimal street infrastructure reflects a compact university campus where buildings, not residential streets, define the community.
ZIP Code 28109 has 541 residents and 64 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 20.9 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.0%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (25.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7%, 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: | 541Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 664Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 939.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,208Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 64Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $186,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 489 | 290 | 301 | 292 | 361 | 389 | 342 | 340 | 334 | 343 | 665 | 641 | 620 | 664 |
| Decennial Census | 387 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 541 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.9
Male Median Age: 21
Female Median Age: 20.8
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 72 | 143 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 1 | 89 | 132 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 2 | 161 | 275 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| White: | 357 | 63.41% |
| Black: | 136 | 24.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 47 | 8.35% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.71% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.71% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 2.66% |
| Total: | 563 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 251 | 46.40% | 21.0 years |
| Females: | 290 | 53.60% | 20.8 years |
| Total: | 541 | 100% | 20.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 658 | 99.10% |
| 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: | 6 | 0.90% |
| Total Population: | 664 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 658 | 99.10% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.90% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,208, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $50,042 (61.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,042. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $31,155 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,155). By gender, male median income is $40,000 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $40,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (46.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,250 | $36,250 | $35,000 | $33,333 | $26,786 | $26,875 | $39,250 | $0 | $48,250 | $26,460 | $26,260 | $28,835 | $28,771 | $31,208 |
| Median Family Income | $82,500 | $50,625 | $53,750 | $46,000 | $46,000 | $48,750 | $83,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $26,250 | $21,250 | $25,000 | $23,125 | $24,167 | $26,023 | $26,111 | $0 | $26,261 | $26,178 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $31,155 |
| Median Male Income | $11,563 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $27,750 | $0 | $26,250 | $46,000 | $48,125 | $0 | $0 | $11,458 | $0 | $11,544 | $40,000 |
| Median Female Income | $55,625 | $56,250 | $40,625 | $36,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 212 | 33.44% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 2.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 409 | 64.51% |
| Total: | 634 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 37 | 17.45% |
| Service: | 99 | 46.70% |
| Sales and Office: | 76 | 35.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 212 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $186,900, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $54,800 (41.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,800. The median gross rent is $775, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $775. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.92% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 18.08% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.32%, which is much lower 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 | $132,100 | $122,300 | $122,300 | $110,000 | $111,900 | $106,900 | $115,400 | $115,000 | $114,100 | $160,100 | $161,800 | $161,400 | $185,700 | $186,900 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 12.50% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 40.63% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 28.13% |
| $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: | 6 | 18.75% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $520 | $525 | $536 | $533 | $550 | $585 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $660 | $672 | $775 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 145 | 81.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32 | 18.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 177 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 177 | 95.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 4.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 160 | 86.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 25 | 13.51% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.50% 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 35.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 41.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 44.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 44.40 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 college (95.36%). College enrollment is 95.36%, 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: | 131 | 64.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 6.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 17.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 6.44% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 4.46% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 71 | 35.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 4.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 532 | 65.60% |
| Public Insurance: | 236 | 29.10% |
| No Insurance: | 43 | 5.30% |
| Total: | 811 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 768 | 94.70% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 27.5% | 27.8% | 27.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.0% | 25.0% | 44.4% | 41.4% |
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: | 4 | 0.88% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 3.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 432 | 95.36% |
| Total: | 453 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 0.88% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 4.64% |
ZIP Code 28109 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 354 people with an annual payroll of $14,777,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 118Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,620,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,777,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 354Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28109 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 0.89% of whom live in ZIP Code 28109. It covers 0.576 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.576 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3743580Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Misenheimer village; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28109 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. 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.