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ZIP Code 28086

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,921

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 28086

What is the median household income in 28086?
The median household income in 28086 is $56,079 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28086?
The poverty rate in 28086 is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28086?
$181,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28086?
The median gross rent in 28086 is $879 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28086 residents have a college degree?
17.6% of adults in 28086 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,921
Median Income
$56,079
Median Home Value
$181,600
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,116 (+24.7%) Home Value: +$57,200 (+46%) Poverty Rate: -0.7 pp (-4.7%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+26.6%) Unemployment: -2.9 pp (-40.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,921
Median Age 42.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.3% White (non-Hisp.) 74.3% Black 15.9% Asian 2.0% Two or More 4.4% Other 2.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.0%
Cuban
0.2%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,079 ±$6,829
Per Capita Income $74,312
Median Family Income $72,815
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Child Poverty Rate 25.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.9%
$10–15k
4.8%
$15–25k
12.8%
$25–35k
8.3%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
10.0%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,307
Owner-Occupied 73.8%
Renter-Occupied 26.2%
Vacancy Rate 8.0%
Median Home Value $181,600
Median Gross Rent $879
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 60.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.0%
$50–100k
14.4%
$100–200k
17.9%
$200–300k
24.9%
$300–500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.6%
$500–1k
52.1%
$1–1.5k
23.8%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
22.8%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3+
37.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
1.7%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
16.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.5%
1940–1969
6.0%
1970–1999
17.8%
2000–2009
11.5%
2010+
6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 82.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.6%
Graduate Degree 5.5%
Some College / Associate 20.3%
Less Than High School 5.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 5.4%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 13.6%
Private For-Profit 82.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.6%
Retail
17.0%
Edu/Health
16.7%
Prof. Services
7.4%
Transportation
7.4%
Construction
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Public Admin
5.0%
Finance
4.0%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
28.2%
Production
23.8%
Sales
22.6%
Construction
12.8%
Food Prep
12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.5 min
Drove Alone 82.9%
Carpool 7.2%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 5.4%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 10,402
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.5%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
10.0%
45–54
14.1%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
9.5%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 21.7% Working age (18–64): 78.3% 65 and over: 17.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 50.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
35.7%
Asia
29.0%
Africa
7.7%
Europe
3.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.3%
With a Disability 17.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.8%
Uninsured 10.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.2%
Has a Computer 90.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023