ZIP code 28144
Where is ZIP code 28144?
Salisbury, North Carolina
Rowan County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28144 belongs to Salisbury, North Carolina in Rowan County. 28144 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 336, 704, 743 and 980. About 27,977 people live in the 28144 area, where the median household income is $52,568. The closest ZIP codes are 28145 (Salisbury, 2.3 mi north), 28039 (East Spencer, 3.6 mi northeast) and 28072 (Granite Quarry, 4.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28144 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Salisbury |
| Also accepted | East Spencer |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rowan County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 704, 743, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.6515, -80.4889 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 281 |
Population and income in 28144
| Population | 27,977 · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 930 · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.9 years · lower than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $52,568 · lower than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,424 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $226,700 · higher than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $972 a month |
| Housing units | 12,859 |
| Households | 11,270 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 30.07 sq mi (plus 0.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28144. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28144
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28145 | Salisbury, NC | 2.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28039 | East Spencer, NC | 3.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28072 | Granite Quarry, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28159 | Spencer, NC | 4.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28147 | Salisbury, NC | 4.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28041 | Faith, NC | 5.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28146 | Salisbury, NC | 5.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28138 | Rockwell, NC | 8 mi SE | Standard |
| 28023 | China Grove, NC | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 27299 | Linwood, NC | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 28088 | Landis, NC | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28071 | Gold Hill, NC | 11.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28144 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28144
123 MAIN ST
SALISBURY NC 28144
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EAST SPENCER as the city name for 28144. Avoid Correll Park: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28144-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28144?
- 28144 is a Salisbury, North Carolina ZIP code. East Spencer is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28144 in?
- ZIP code 28144 is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28144 in?
- 28144 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28144?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28144 use area codes 336, 704, 743 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28144?
- About 27,977 people live in ZIP code 28144, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28144?
- The median household income in 28144 is $52,568 a year, lower than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28144?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28144 are 28145 (Salisbury, 2.3 miles), 28039 (East Spencer, 3.6 miles), 28072 (Granite Quarry, 4.1 miles) and 28159 (Spencer, 4.2 miles).