SHELBY, NC ZIP Code
| City | SHELBY |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP Codes count | 4 (see all) |
| Post offices count | 2 (see all) |
| Total population | 20,053 (see all) |
ZIP Codes in SHELBY, North Carolina
The ZIP Codes in SHELBY, North Carolina fall within the range from 28136 to 28152. SHELBY is covered by 4 ZIP Codes: 2 Standard and 2 PO Box. Below is the complete list:
28136, 28150, 28151, 28152
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List of SHELBY, NC ZIP Codes
| ZIP | TYPE | POPU |
|---|---|---|
| 28136 | PO BOX | – |
| 28150 | STANDARD | 26,274 |
| 28151 | PO BOX | – |
| 28152 | STANDARD | 25,256 |
Post offices
POLKVILLE — Post Office™ 4418 POLKVILLE RD SHELBY, NC 28150-4580 |
SHELBY — Post Office™ 405 S DEKALB ST SHELBY, NC 28150-5977 |
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Address example
139 CHERRY ST
SHELBY NC 28150-7919
SHELBY NC 28150-7919
95 DREWERY LN
SHELBY NC 28152-8426
SHELBY NC 28152-8426
368 GORRELL ST
SHELBY NC 28152-8973
SHELBY NC 28152-8973
841 HARDY ST
SHELBY NC 28152-7324
SHELBY NC 28152-7324
1021 W KELLY LN
SHELBY NC 28152-6922
SHELBY NC 28152-6922
179 WATERWOOD DR
SHELBY NC 28150-8172
SHELBY NC 28150-8172
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Census data for SHELBY, NC
Demographic and housing estimates in SHELBY, NC
| Total population | 20,053 |
| Male | 8,835 |
| Female | 11,218 |
| Total population | 20,053 |
| Under 5 years | 1,551 |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,090 |
| 10 to 14 years | 1,284 |
| 15 to 19 years | 1,171 |
| 20 to 24 years | 867 |
| 25 to 34 years | 2,613 |
| 35 to 44 years | 2,027 |
| 45 to 54 years | 2,893 |
| 55 to 59 years | 1,387 |
| 60 to 64 years | 1,382 |
| 65 to 74 years | 2,093 |
| 75 to 84 years | 1,189 |
| 85 years and over | 506 |
| Median age (years) | 41.4 |
| Under 18 years | 4,617 |
| 16 years and over | 15,955 |
| 18 years and over | 15,436 |
| 21 years and over | 14,843 |
| 62 years and over | 4,480 |
| 65 years and over | 3,788 |
| Total population | 20,053 |
| One race | 19,775 |
| White | 12,045 |
| Black or African American | 7,420 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian | 146 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Some other race | 131 |
| Two or more races | 278 |
| Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 15,196 |
| Male Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 6,650 |
| Female Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 8,546 |
Social characteristics in SHELBY, NC
| Total households | 8,202 |
| Family households (families) | 4,942 |
| Married-couple family | 2,838 |
| Male householder, no wife present, family | 579 |
| Female householder, no husband present, family | 1,525 |
| Nonfamily households | 3,260 |
| Average household size | 2.43 |
| Average family size | 3.18 |
Economic characteristics in SHELBY, NC
| Total households | 8,202 |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,055 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 850 |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,288 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 795 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,481 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,083 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 705 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 639 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 121 |
| $200,000 or more | 185 |
| Median household income (dollars) | 36,192 |
Housing characteristics in SHELBY, NC
| Total housing units | 9,958 |
| Occupied housing units | 8,202 |
| Vacant housing units | 1,756 |
| Total housing units | 9,958 |
| 1-unit, detached | 7,078 |
| 1-unit, attached | 211 |
| 2 units | 380 |
| 3 or 4 units | 601 |
| 5 to 9 units | 553 |
| 10 to 19 units | 424 |
| 20 or more units | 456 |
| Mobile home | 255 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
| Total housing units | 9,958 |
| Built 2014 or later | 111 |
| Built 2010 to 2013 | 165 |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 632 |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 1,019 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,200 |
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 2,511 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 1,618 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 1,273 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 862 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 567 |
| Total housing units | 9,958 |
| 1 room | 203 |
| 2 rooms | 116 |
| 3 rooms | 825 |
| 4 rooms | 1,989 |
| 5 rooms | 2,681 |
| 6 rooms | 1,553 |
| 7 rooms | 1,048 |
| 8 rooms | 696 |
| 9 rooms or more | 847 |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Total housing units | 9,958 |
| No bedroom | 203 |
| 1 bedroom | 911 |
| 2 bedrooms | 3,347 |
| 3 bedrooms | 4,153 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1,081 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 263 |
| Occupied housing units | 8,202 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,209 |
| Renter-occupied | 3,993 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2.38 |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2.48 |
| Occupied housing units | 8,202 |
| Moved in 2017 or later | 403 |
| Moved in 2015 to 2016 | 1,370 |
| Moved in 2010 to 2014 | 2,491 |
| Moved in 2000 to 2009 | 1,745 |
| Moved in 1990 to 1999 | 662 |
| Moved in 1989 and earlier | 1,531 |
| Owner-occupied units | 4,209 |
| Less than $50,000 | 311 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,350 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,221 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 474 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 462 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 240 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 123 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 28 |
| Median (dollars) | 116,100 |
| Owner-occupied units | 4,209 |
| Housing units with a mortgage | 2,376 |
| Housing units without a mortgage | 1,833 |
| Occupied units paying rent | 3,859 |
| Less than $500 | 720 |
| $500 to $999 | 2,582 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 469 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 63 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 25 |
| $3,000 or more | 0 |
| Median (dollars) | 718 |
| No rent paid | 134 |
Data is based on 2018 Census
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