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ZIP Code 28205

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 51,297

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 — 28205

What is the median household income in 28205?
The median household income in 28205 is $72,479 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28205?
The poverty rate in 28205 is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28205?
$410,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28205?
The median gross rent in 28205 is $1,376 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28205 residents have a college degree?
46.5% of adults in 28205 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
51,297
Median Income
$72,479
Median Home Value
$410,800
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$19,713 (+37.4%) Home Value: +$162,700 (+65.6%) Poverty Rate: -6.5 pp (-33.7%) Bachelor's+: +7.3 pp (+18.6%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 51,297
Median Age 34.0
Female 48.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 21.6% White (non-Hisp.) 44.9% Black 25.1% Asian 4.9% Two or More 9.4% Other 13.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
2.3%
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.9%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,479 ±$6,732
Per Capita Income $111,541
Median Family Income $84,840
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Child Poverty Rate 23.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 10.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
8.1%
$200k+
13.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 24,605
Owner-Occupied 41.8%
Renter-Occupied 58.2%
Vacancy Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $410,800
Median Gross Rent $1,376
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.2%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
4.2%
$200–300k
16.3%
$300–500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
28.8%
$1M+
7.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.2%
$500–1k
16.1%
$1–1.5k
42.5%
$1.5–2k
28.5%
$2–2.5k
6.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
2.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.3%
1 vehicle
45.7%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3+
11.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
49.9%
Single-fam. att.
6.6%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
10.0%
20+ units
15.8%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.5%
1940–1969
10.0%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
7.1%
2010+
15.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 46.5%
Graduate Degree 15.6%
Some College / Associate 16.9%
Less Than High School 8.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 78.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 22.6%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 7.9%
Private For-Profit 85.5%
Industry
Prof. Services
18.1%
Edu/Health
14.5%
Construction
12.1%
Finance
10.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Retail
9.8%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Transportation
5.8%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale
3.0%
Public Admin
1.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
47.1%
Sales
17.0%
Food Prep
14.1%
Production
11.0%
Construction
10.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.2 min
Drove Alone 59.7%
Carpool 11.5%
Public Transit 3.0%
Work from Home 22.6%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 22,820
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 28.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
3.5%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
24.6%
35–44
19.2%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
5.5%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 20.8% Working age (18–64): 79.2% 65 and over: 8.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 20.1%
Naturalized Citizen 29.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 16.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.2%
Asia
17.5%
Africa
15.5%
Europe
5.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 7.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 81.3%
Uninsured 18.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.1%
Has a Computer 94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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