ZIP Code 28227
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 60,162
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 — 28227
- What is the median household income in 28227?
- The median household income in 28227 is $75,322 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28227?
- The poverty rate in 28227 is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28227?
- $313,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28227?
- The median gross rent in 28227 is $1,412 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28227 residents have a college degree?
- 29.9% of adults in 28227 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
60,162
Median Income
$75,322
Median Home Value
$313,900
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,884 (+26.7%)
Home Value:
+$131,400 (+72%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.6 pp (-6%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-1%)
Unemployment:
+1.4 pp (+35.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
60,162
Median Age
38.0
Female
52.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 43.4%
Black 29.4%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Other 10.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.9%
Korean
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.8%
Indian
0.5%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.0%
Puerto Rican
2.1%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$75,322
±$5,997
Per Capita Income
$95,795
Median Family Income
$91,216
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Child Poverty Rate
15.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
18.7%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
17.7%
$150–200k
10.2%
$200k+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
23,179
Owner-Occupied
69.0%
Renter-Occupied
31.0%
Vacancy Rate
5.9%
Median Home Value
$313,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,412
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.6%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
4.7%
$200–300k
31.5%
$300–500k
36.0%
$500k–$1M
15.4%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.8%
$500–1k
12.1%
$1–1.5k
42.4%
$1.5–2k
30.3%
$2–2.5k
8.6%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
28.8%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3+
23.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.4%
Single-fam. att.
4.7%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
4.1%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
18.3%
2000–2009
17.0%
2010+
9.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.9%
Graduate Degree
9.8%
Some College / Associate
24.0%
Less Than High School
6.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Work from Home
17.6%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
8.8%
Private For-Profit
85.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.9%
Retail
14.1%
Finance
11.3%
Prof. Services
10.5%
Construction
9.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Transportation
7.2%
Public Admin
2.9%
Wholesale
2.8%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
37.1%
Sales
24.2%
Production
15.0%
Food Prep
13.9%
Construction
9.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.6 min
Drove Alone
68.7%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
17.6%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
21,806
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
8.2%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
13.8%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
8.9%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 22.9%
Working age (18–64): 77.1%
65 and over: 14.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
16.5%
Naturalized Citizen
42.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.9%
Asia
19.8%
Europe
10.4%
Africa
8.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
10.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.7%
Uninsured
14.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.6%
Has a Computer
97.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023