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Salisbury city, NC

ZIP 28147 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28147

28147 has a population of 25,189 with a median age of 41.4 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
20.5%+66% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
16.5%-12% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.6%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.0%+26% vs US avg
x
High school
34.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.1%+145% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
99.8%+1620% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28147

Poverty Rate
18.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.1%+145% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.9%+61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.3%+47% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
99.8%+1620% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population25,189
Median age41.4
Poverty rate18.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.2%
Hispanic16.5%
Black20.5%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born34.1%