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ZIP Code 28098

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,746

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 — 28098

What is the median household income in 28098?
The median household income in 28098 is $51,879 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28098?
The poverty rate in 28098 is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28098?
$153,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28098?
The median gross rent in 28098 is $1,152 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28098 residents have a college degree?
17.3% of adults in 28098 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,746
Median Income
$51,879
Median Home Value
$153,300
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.7%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-2,214 (-4.1%) Home Value: +$34,500 (+29%) Poverty Rate: +2.4 pp (+18.2%) Bachelor's+: +6.8 pp (+64.8%) Unemployment: -3.0 pp (-63.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,746
Median Age 41.0
Female 47.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.8% White (non-Hisp.) 67.1% Black 11.9% Asian 2.3% Two or More 8.2% Other 3.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.3%
Chinese
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,879 ±$20,346
Per Capita Income $83,969
Median Family Income $82,534
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Child Poverty Rate 23.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
9.3%
$25–35k
18.7%
$35–50k
7.5%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
14.2%
$100–150k
15.7%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
5.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,685
Owner-Occupied 75.2%
Renter-Occupied 24.8%
Vacancy Rate 3.0%
Median Home Value $153,300
Median Gross Rent $1,152
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 33.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.3%
$50–100k
7.2%
$100–200k
35.8%
$200–300k
25.8%
$300–500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.4%
$500–1k
34.6%
$1–1.5k
25.7%
$1.5–2k
23.0%
$2–2.5k
14.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
36.6%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3+
17.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
88.8%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
4.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.7%
1940–1969
19.8%
1970–1999
10.4%
2000–2009
22.3%
2010+
1.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.3%
Graduate Degree 4.7%
Some College / Associate 29.9%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.9%
Unemployment Rate 1.7%
Work from Home 15.2%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 10.5%
Private For-Profit 83.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Prof. Services
15.1%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail
11.3%
Transportation
8.8%
Construction
7.4%
Wholesale
5.1%
Arts/Entmt.
4.6%
Finance
2.3%
Public Admin
1.9%
Agriculture
0.9%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
33.1%
Sales
25.6%
Production
19.0%
Construction
11.8%
Food Prep
10.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.5 min
Drove Alone 74.1%
Carpool 10.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 15.2%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,634
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 36.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
2.9%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
9.6%
75–84
10.7%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 21.6% Working age (18–64): 78.4% 65 and over: 15.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.7%
Naturalized Citizen 33.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
58.6%
Asia
26.2%
Africa
8.3%
Europe
6.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 17.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.3%
Uninsured 11.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.5%
Has a Computer 96.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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