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ZIP Code 28301

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,221

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 — 28301

What is the median household income in 28301?
The median household income in 28301 is $36,955 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28301?
The poverty rate in 28301 is 19.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28301?
$109,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28301?
The median gross rent in 28301 is $926 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28301 residents have a college degree?
17.2% of adults in 28301 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,221
Median Income
$36,955
Median Home Value
$109,900
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.0%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,288 (+38.6%) Home Value: +$20,200 (+22.5%) Poverty Rate: -11.4 pp (-36.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.4 pp (+2.4%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-7.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,221
Median Age 36.0
Female 52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6% White (non-Hisp.) 18.6% Black 68.8% Asian 0.6% Two or More 5.9% Other 4.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.9%
Mexican
1.7%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $36,955 ±$3,553
Per Capita Income $52,617
Median Family Income $54,280
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Child Poverty Rate 34.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 34.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.7%
$10–15k
9.9%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
12.5%
$35–50k
15.2%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
7.1%
$100–150k
10.3%
$150–200k
1.9%
$200k+
1.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,590
Owner-Occupied 36.2%
Renter-Occupied 63.8%
Vacancy Rate 16.4%
Median Home Value $109,900
Median Gross Rent $926
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.7%
$50–100k
35.4%
$100–200k
21.6%
$200–300k
11.0%
$300–500k
3.3%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.2%
$500–1k
42.3%
$1–1.5k
34.0%
$1.5–2k
6.9%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
24.5%
1 vehicle
42.8%
2 vehicles
22.8%
3+
10.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.8%
2–4 units
7.7%
5–19 units
9.0%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
6.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
13.5%
2000–2009
11.8%
2010+
10.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.2%
Graduate Degree 5.9%
Some College / Associate 26.8%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.0%
Unemployment Rate 13.0%
Work from Home 6.2%
Self-Employed 4.1%
Government Workers 23.2%
Private For-Profit 72.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.1%
Arts/Entmt.
13.6%
Retail
13.0%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Transportation
5.6%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
3.1%
Finance
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
0.8%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.1%
Management
25.2%
Production
25.0%
Sales
17.6%
Construction
6.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 68.8%
Carpool 9.1%
Public Transit 2.1%
Work from Home 6.2%
Walked 5.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,185
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 18.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
18.2%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
8.9%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 17.9% Working age (18–64): 82.1% 65 and over: 17.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.2%
Naturalized Citizen 48.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
35.7%
Asia
29.1%
Africa
20.0%
Europe
15.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.5%
With a Disability 21.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.8%
Uninsured 11.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.4%
Has a Computer 82.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 80.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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