ZIP code 28168: Vale, NC
28168 is a ZIP code in Vale, North Carolina, mainly in Lincoln County, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. About 10,484 people live here.
- Population
- 10,484
- Median household income
- $61,220
- Typical home value
- $291,900+4.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $821gross, per month
- Median age
- 47
- Homeowners
- 82.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28168 details
| City | Vale |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln County (also partly Catawba County, Burke County, Cleveland County) |
| Metro area | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 87 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 120 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 33.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.55236, -81.42508 |
Median rent in 28168 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $793/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $885/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28168
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28602 | Hickory, NC | 8.7 mi | 31,113 |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 9.3 mi | 11,290 |
| 28042 | Fallston, NC | 10.1 mi | 299 |
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC | 10.1 mi | 7,268 |
| 28021 | Cherryville, NC | 10.5 mi | 13,865 |
| 28033 | Crouse, NC | 10.7 mi | 3,481 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton, NC | 10.8 mi | 40,350 |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 11.4 mi | 1,911 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 28168?
A typical home in ZIP code 28168 is worth about $291,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $61,220 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $291,900 homeWhat can a $61,220 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28168
What city is ZIP code 28168?
ZIP code 28168 is in Vale, NC, in Lincoln County.
What county is ZIP code 28168 in?
28168 is mainly in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and partly in Catawba County, Burke County and Cleveland County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28168?
About 10,484 people live in ZIP code 28168, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28168 in?
28168 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.