ZIP Code 28642 in Jonesville, NC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jonesville, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Arlington
Counties:Yadkin County[Primary]
Wilkes County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:25:40 PM
Population:5,336 [See All]
Area Codes:336 / 743
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.2218, -80.8137
Land Area:32.265 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 28642 has 5,336 residents and 2,295 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 44.2 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.8%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:5,336Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:5,591Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,589Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:165.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$45,781Source: Census ACS
Households:2,295Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$131,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,8366,0905,9395,7295,8875,8845,8245,8905,8815,4675,2935,3805,591
Decennial Census5,745------------------5,336------
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: 44.2

Male Median Age: 42.3

Female Median Age: 46.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male135165204173128138155140148155165176213169134917548
Female1441451521391441371491731421621862072101911721128673
Total279310356312272275304313290317351383423360306203161121
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,31277.78%
Black:3195.75%
Hispanic:*5299.54%
Asian:320.58%
American Indian:230.41%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:3295.93%
Total:5,544100%
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:2,61248.95%42.3 years
Females:2,72451.05%46.1 years
Total:5,336100%44.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,38296.26%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:500.89%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:791.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:802.84%
Total Population:5,591100%
Total Native Population:5,43297.16%
Total Foreign-born Population:1592.84%
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 $45,781, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,819 (30.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,259. Family households earn a median of $86,613 versus $19,072 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,541). By gender, male median income is $53,167 and female is $40,077, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,090 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.2%).

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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$34,962$34,311$34,050$32,183$29,049$33,724$32,772$38,750$40,522$42,863$40,179$46,012$45,781
Median Family Income$46,714$46,266$50,389$49,861$38,828$51,205$40,750$48,583$50,909$61,875$57,583$76,103$86,613
Median NonFamily Income$16,071$17,500$17,286$17,672$16,909$17,350$23,307$28,362$26,691$25,018$17,343$19,041$19,072
Median Male Income$32,039$34,057$35,569$36,020$36,700$42,537$38,081$40,305$40,308$44,444$46,193$54,759$53,167
Median Female Income$27,223$27,676$30,873$31,298$29,816$33,071$33,006$33,750$34,366$34,500$34,567$37,843$40,077
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:2,39049.98%
Unemployed:1192.49%
Not In Labor Force:2,27347.53%
Total:4,782100%
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:79433.22%
Service:27211.38%
Sales and Office:48720.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1586.61%
Production, transportation, and material moving:67928.41%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,390100%
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 $131,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $32,300 (32.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,800. The median gross rent is $565, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $33 (6.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.20% (54.04% with a mortgage, 45.96% free-and-clear) and renters 32.80% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.69%, which is much lower than the state rate (13.05%).

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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$99,300$101,200$114,000$114,700$105,400$108,700$98,900$103,900$102,800$105,300$103,300$132,800$131,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:34543.89%
$500 to $999:31139.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:8010.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:506.36%
Total:786100%
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$532$530$502$539$507$485$529$539$548$492$458$535$565
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):87036.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):74030.88%
Renter Occupied:78632.80%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,396100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,39690.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2579.69%
Total Housing Units:2,653100%
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:1,86670.34%
Multi-Family Units:54020.35%
Other Units:2479.31%
Total Housing Units:2,653100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.70%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.87%). College enrollment is 26.85%, which is on par with the state rate (27.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:1363.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:45611.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,26832.14%
Some college, no degree:1,19330.24%
Associate's degree:3709.38%
Bachelor's degree:40210.19%
Graduate or professional degree:1203.04%
Total:3,945100%
High school or higher:3,35384.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:52213.23%
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:3,37054.01%
Public Insurance:2,33437.40%
No Insurance:5368.59%
Total:6,240100%
Has Health Insurance:5,70491.41%
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 Poverty10.4%12.7%13.1%10.8%17.5%14.2%15.7%16.9%19.5%15.9%15.9%12.6%9.9%
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:967.10%
Kindergarten:574.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):48535.87%
High school (grades 9-12):35125.96%
College or graduate school:36326.85%
Total:1,352100%
Early Childhood:15311.32%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):89366.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 28642 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 119 business establishments, employing about 1,511 people with an annual payroll of $61,462,000. USPS data shows 2,399 residential mailboxes and 193 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,399Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:193Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,683Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,227Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:8Source: USPS
# of Businesses:119Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$14,819,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$61,462,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,511Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 28642 is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina, within the Winston-Salem, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 49180) and North Carolina's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 683,637 people, about 0.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 28642. It covers 32.265 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.289 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Winston-Salem, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:49180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:683,637Source: Census
MSA:Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:32.265 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.289 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3571.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3734840Source: Census
Place Name:Jonesville town; North CarolinaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


28643 | | 28641

Schools in ZIP Code 28642


ZIP Code 28642 is in the Yadkin 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.

Jonesville Elementary 101 Cedarbrook Rd
Jonesville, NC 28642
District: Yadkin County Schools
Yadkin Valley Community School 246 E Main St
Elkin, NC 28621
District: Private SchoolNearby
Whispering Pines Christian Day School 5669 Windsor Rd
Hamptonville, NC 27020
District: Private SchoolNearby
Salem Christian Academy 430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 28642


Surry Community College 630 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017-8432
Type: Post Secondary
Wilkes Community College 1328 South Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem 7740 N Point Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Type: Post Secondary
Wake Forest University 1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Type: Post Secondary
Mitchell Community College 500 W Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Type: Post Secondary
Carolina Christian College 4209 Indiana Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
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 October 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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