ZIP Code 28478
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,591
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 — 28478
- What is the median household income in 28478?
- The median household income in 28478 is $64,830 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28478?
- The poverty rate in 28478 is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28478?
- $168,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28478?
- The median gross rent in 28478 is $751 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28478 residents have a college degree?
- 13.9% of adults in 28478 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,591
Median Income
$64,830
Median Home Value
$168,700
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.3%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$25,111 (+63.2%)
Home Value:
+$65,700 (+63.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.7 pp (-36.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.9 pp (+39%)
Unemployment:
-3.4 pp (-29.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,591
Median Age
47.0
Female
49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.2%
Black 18.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Other 4.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.4%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$64,830
±$11,173
Per Capita Income
$71,038
Median Family Income
$82,541
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Child Poverty Rate
11.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
14.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
5.9%
$15–25k
5.1%
$25–35k
15.8%
$35–50k
6.5%
$50–75k
21.7%
$75–100k
23.2%
$100–150k
9.7%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,317
Owner-Occupied
87.7%
Renter-Occupied
12.3%
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Median Home Value
$168,700
Median Gross Rent
$751
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
15.2%
$100–200k
15.5%
$200–300k
23.6%
$300–500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
68.3%
$1–1.5k
25.4%
$1.5–2k
4.4%
$2–2.5k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
22.3%
2 vehicles
30.1%
3+
44.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.6%
Mobile home
28.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.6%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
9.8%
2000–2009
17.9%
2010+
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.9%
Graduate Degree
2.4%
Some College / Associate
18.4%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
Work from Home
2.3%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
13.7%
Private For-Profit
79.7%
Industry
Construction
16.2%
Edu/Health
12.6%
Retail
12.6%
Public Admin
10.8%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Transportation
9.7%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Agriculture
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
4.1%
Information
3.0%
Finance
2.7%
Occupation
Management
26.4%
Construction
24.7%
Production
20.6%
Sales
17.4%
Food Prep
11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.4 min
Drove Alone
83.3%
Carpool
14.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.3%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,043
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.7%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
9.7%
45–54
18.9%
55–64
9.7%
65–74
11.0%
75–84
9.6%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 18.9%
Working age (18–64): 81.1%
65 and over: 13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.9%
Naturalized Citizen
7.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.3%
With a Disability
16.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.2%
Uninsured
7.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.9%
Has a Computer
89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023