County ProfileNC
Rowan County
Population: 146,875 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
146,875
People
Median age
40.4
Housing
Total households
58,899
Income
Median household income
$65,725
Housing
Total housing units
64,975
Employment
Employment rate
56.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.7%
County details
Local time 05:23:45(ET)| Name | Rowan |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard4 PO Box |
| Area code | 704, 980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.641355, -80.5217214 |
| Land area | 511.6 sq miles(1,325.1 km²) |
Map of Rowan county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Rowan County
Compare the largest cities in Rowan County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 35,540 | $53,716 | 4ZIPs |
| China Grove | 4,434 | $54,083 | 1ZIPs |
| Landis | 3,690 | $75,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Spencer | 3,308 | $65,465 | 1ZIPs |
| Granite Quarry | 2,984 | $57,981 | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Ulla | 2,687 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Woodleaf | 2,602 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rockwell | 2,302 | $69,632 | 1ZIPs |
| East Spencer | 1,567 | $34,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Cleveland | 846 | $58,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Faith | 819 | $139,844 | 1ZIPs |
| Gold Hill | 372 | $73,187 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Rowan County
Review the most populated postal areas across Rowan County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28146 | Salisbury | $69,279 | 29,572 |
| 28147 | Salisbury | $65,060 | 26,618 |
| 28144 | Salisbury | $52,568 | 26,254 |
| 28023 | China Grove | $62,257 | 15,144 |
| 28138 | Rockwell | $66,896 | 10,855 |
| 27013 | Cleveland | $66,301 | 6,257 |
| 28088 | Landis | $59,872 | 3,343 |
| 28071 | Gold Hill | $93,354 | 3,147 |
| 28159 | Spencer | $63,036 | 3,067 |
| 28125 | Mount Ulla | $85,739 | 2,687 |
| 27054 | Woodleaf | $92,560 | 2,602 |
| 28072 | Granite Quarry | $93,125 | 864 |
| 28039 | East Spencer | — | 62 |
| 28041 | Faith | — | 30 |
| 28145 | Salisbury | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS