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ZIP Code 28472

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,833

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 — 28472

What is the median household income in 28472?
The median household income in 28472 is $48,963 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28472?
The poverty rate in 28472 is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28472?
$141,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28472?
The median gross rent in 28472 is $788 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28472 residents have a college degree?
17.9% of adults in 28472 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,833
Median Income
$48,963
Median Home Value
$141,000
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,294 (+33.5%) Home Value: +$39,500 (+38.9%) Poverty Rate: -4.7 pp (-22.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.1 pp (+0.6%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,833
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.1% White (non-Hisp.) 58.8% Black 31.7% Asian 0.4% Two or More 3.5% Other 3.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.1%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,963 ±$9,459
Per Capita Income $77,771
Median Family Income $67,298
Poverty Rate 16.6%
Child Poverty Rate 25.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.0%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
15.3%
$25–35k
11.2%
$35–50k
11.1%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
3.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,073
Owner-Occupied 70.7%
Renter-Occupied 29.3%
Vacancy Rate 16.1%
Median Home Value $141,000
Median Gross Rent $788
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 34.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.1%
$50–100k
21.2%
$100–200k
19.6%
$200–300k
18.3%
$300–500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.4%
$500–1k
70.7%
$1–1.5k
13.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
26.2%
3+
34.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
2.6%
Mobile home
27.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.7%
1940–1969
2.2%
1970–1999
19.9%
2000–2009
13.6%
2010+
7.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.9%
Graduate Degree 6.2%
Some College / Associate 24.9%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 14.7%
Private For-Profit 79.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.7%
Retail
16.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Finance
8.3%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Construction
6.1%
Public Admin
6.0%
Transportation
5.8%
Agriculture
3.0%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale
0.8%
Occupation
Management
34.9%
Food Prep
20.3%
Production
17.4%
Sales
17.0%
Construction
10.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.7 min
Drove Alone 86.4%
Carpool 5.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 4.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,777
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
14.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 21.6% Working age (18–64): 78.4% 65 and over: 17.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 36.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
72.5%
Asia
13.8%
Africa
9.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.7%
With a Disability 14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.9%
Uninsured 14.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.7%
Has a Computer 91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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