28112 Zip Code Profile

28112 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Monroe, North Carolina. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($156,000) are significantly above average for the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord metro area.

The average family income here is $60,085/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28112 is $51,053.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28112 earn an average of $32,041/year. Women earn only $22,405/year.

10,921 people in 28112 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28112? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.5 minutes.

The median age here is 37 . There are 13,045 men and 13,266 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,990 people (out of the 26,311 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,421 homes, and 580 businesses every day. 219 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28112 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 35 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Tokyo, Japan!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 580 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:26,311
• White Population:18,646
• Black Population:4,861
• Hispanic Population:4,351
• Asian Population:168
• Hawaiian Population:10
• Indian Population:268
• Male Population:13,045
• Female Population:13,266
• Median Age:37
• Median Age of Males:36
• Median Age of Females:39

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:South Atlantic
• State:North Carolina
• CBSA Type:Metropolitan
• CBSA Name:Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord NC-SC
• County:Union
• City: Monroe
• Longitude:-80.5
• Latitude:34.9
• Elevation:580 feet above sea levele
• Area code:704

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:10,627
• Drive alone:8,344
• Carpool:1,936
• Public transit:23
• Ride bikes or walk:219


• Average commute time:27.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5:244
•    5 - 9:999
•    10 - 14:1,548
•    15 - 19:1,596
•    20 - 24:1,461
•    25 - 29:548
•    30 - 34:1,286
•    35 - 39:329
•    40 - 44:332
•    45 - 59:1,165
•    60 - 89:887
•    90 plus:232

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$156,000
• Average Annual Household Income:$47,266
• Businesses:450
• Employees:5,115
• Annual Payroll:$177,924,000
• Average Family Income:$60,085
• Median Family Income:$45,122
• Average Income for Men:$32,041
• Average Income for Women:$22,405

• The Politics

• Congressional District:08, 09
• Congressional District Land Area:3282.0, 990.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: Richard Hudson (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:179
• State FIPS Code:37

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Primary Schools

Benton Heights Elementary

1200 Concord Ave

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 296-3100

East Elementary

515 Elizabeth Ave

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 296-3110

Prospect Elementary

3005 Ruben Rd

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 764-2920

Walter Bickett Elementary

830 South Ml King Blvd.

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 283-8520

Middle Schools

Monroe Middle

601 E Sunset Drive

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 296-3120

Parkwood Middle

3219 Parkwood School Rd

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 764-2910

High Schools

Monroe High

1 High School Dr

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 296-3130

Parkwood High

3220 Parkwood School Rd

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 764-2900

Union County Career Center

600 Brewer Dr

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 296-3088

Other Schools

Wolfe School

704 S Washington Street

Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 296-3076