ZIP Code 28144
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 27,238
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 — 28144
- What is the median household income in 28144?
- The median household income in 28144 is $51,432 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28144?
- The poverty rate in 28144 is 19.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28144?
- $205,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28144?
- The median gross rent in 28144 is $982 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28144 residents have a college degree?
- 27.4% of adults in 28144 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,238
Median Income
$51,432
Median Home Value
$205,900
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,731 (+17.7%)
Home Value:
+$73,600 (+55.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.8 pp (+16.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.4 pp (+9.6%)
Unemployment:
-2.9 pp (-25.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
27,238
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 48.9%
Black 35.8%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Other 3.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.3%
Puerto Rican
1.7%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,432
±$5,254
Per Capita Income
$82,058
Median Family Income
$70,328
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Child Poverty Rate
38.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.1%
$10–15k
9.7%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
10.1%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
9.3%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
12,655
Owner-Occupied
54.1%
Renter-Occupied
45.9%
Vacancy Rate
14.5%
Median Home Value
$205,900
Median Gross Rent
$982
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
49.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.7%
$50–100k
9.6%
$100–200k
17.7%
$200–300k
24.8%
$300–500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
9.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.1%
$500–1k
34.9%
$1–1.5k
32.6%
$1.5–2k
7.0%
$2–2.5k
4.9%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.7%
1 vehicle
37.8%
2 vehicles
29.4%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
5.4%
5–19 units
6.4%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
2.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.4%
1940–1969
8.1%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
10.8%
2010+
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.4%
Graduate Degree
10.2%
Some College / Associate
22.8%
Less Than High School
4.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
Work from Home
7.9%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
10.9%
Private For-Profit
84.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.7%
Prof. Services
12.4%
Retail
11.1%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Finance
5.5%
Construction
5.2%
Transportation
3.8%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale
2.6%
Public Admin
1.5%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
36.3%
Food Prep
20.7%
Sales
18.3%
Production
15.8%
Construction
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.1 min
Drove Alone
74.8%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
7.9%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,818
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
8.3%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
10.6%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 20.8%
Working age (18–64): 79.2%
65 and over: 18.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.4%
Naturalized Citizen
20.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.9%
Asia
18.5%
Africa
16.6%
Europe
2.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.5%
With a Disability
17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.0%
Uninsured
10.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.0%
Has a Computer
91.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023