ZIP Code 28401
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 21,820
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 — 28401
- What is the median household income in 28401?
- The median household income in 28401 is $52,159 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28401?
- The poverty rate in 28401 is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28401?
- $263,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28401?
- The median gross rent in 28401 is $1,183 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28401 residents have a college degree?
- 33.7% of adults in 28401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,820
Median Income
$52,159
Median Home Value
$263,000
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,418 (+54.6%)
Home Value:
+$105,600 (+67.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-11.4 pp (-47.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.8 pp (+30.1%)
Unemployment:
-3.1 pp (-34.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
21,820
Median Age
41.0
Female
53.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 51.9%
Black 32.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Other 3.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.2%
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,159
±$6,562
Per Capita Income
$74,980
Median Family Income
$67,500
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Child Poverty Rate
27.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.9%
$10–15k
7.9%
$15–25k
11.2%
$25–35k
8.1%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
13,017
Owner-Occupied
40.5%
Renter-Occupied
59.5%
Vacancy Rate
17.2%
Median Home Value
$263,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,183
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
43.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.7%
$50–100k
5.7%
$100–200k
6.3%
$200–300k
23.9%
$300–500k
30.2%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.6%
$500–1k
19.5%
$1–1.5k
34.8%
$1.5–2k
19.5%
$2–2.5k
5.7%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.9%
1 vehicle
46.8%
2 vehicles
25.9%
3+
9.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
54.3%
Single-fam. att.
3.4%
2–4 units
9.1%
5–19 units
6.5%
20+ units
13.6%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.0%
1940–1969
15.7%
1970–1999
8.8%
2000–2009
7.5%
2010+
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
33.7%
Graduate Degree
12.6%
Some College / Associate
20.1%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Work from Home
19.6%
Self-Employed
9.6%
Government Workers
10.8%
Private For-Profit
79.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.1%
Arts/Entmt.
16.1%
Prof. Services
14.2%
Retail
12.8%
Construction
8.6%
Finance
6.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Transportation
3.7%
Public Admin
2.6%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale
2.5%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
37.7%
Sales
23.9%
Food Prep
21.3%
Construction
9.3%
Production
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.7 min
Drove Alone
64.5%
Carpool
8.7%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
19.6%
Walked
4.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,776
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
23.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.0%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
4.1%
15–19
4.0%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
18.5%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
12.1%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 15.3%
Working age (18–64): 84.7%
65 and over: 19.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.9%
Naturalized Citizen
32.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.6%
Europe
22.5%
Asia
7.6%
Africa
5.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.3%
With a Disability
18.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.7%
Uninsured
13.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.1%
Has a Computer
93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023