ZIP Code 28479
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 6,971
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 — 28479
- What is the median household income in 28479?
- The median household income in 28479 is $77,708 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28479?
- The poverty rate in 28479 is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28479?
- $298,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28479?
- The median gross rent in 28479 is $1,336 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28479 residents have a college degree?
- 24.9% of adults in 28479 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,971
Median Income
$77,708
Median Home Value
$298,100
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,416 (+24.7%)
Home Value:
+$114,800 (+62.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.4 pp (-59.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.2 pp (+0.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.4 pp (-8%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,971
Median Age
38.0
Female
47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.6%
Black 12.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 12.8%
Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$77,708
±$10,555
Per Capita Income
$111,052
Median Family Income
$87,941
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Child Poverty Rate
5.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.4%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
1.1%
$25–35k
11.6%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
19.3%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
20.9%
$150–200k
9.5%
$200k+
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,737
Owner-Occupied
81.9%
Renter-Occupied
18.1%
Vacancy Rate
8.4%
Median Home Value
$298,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,336
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.6%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
8.6%
$200–300k
22.8%
$300–500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.2%
$500–1k
25.2%
$1–1.5k
47.0%
$1.5–2k
3.9%
$2–2.5k
22.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3+
27.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.5%
Single-fam. att.
10.8%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
1.7%
Mobile home
15.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1970–1999
9.4%
2000–2009
37.1%
2010+
24.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.9%
Graduate Degree
7.0%
Some College / Associate
25.5%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Work from Home
8.7%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
19.0%
Private For-Profit
76.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Prof. Services
12.7%
Construction
12.4%
Retail
9.5%
Public Admin
6.9%
Transportation
6.2%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Finance
4.0%
Wholesale
3.6%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Agriculture
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
44.6%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
18.5%
Production
11.6%
Construction
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.5 min
Drove Alone
78.6%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.7%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,507
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
15.4%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
8.9%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
13.1%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 23.8%
Working age (18–64): 76.2%
65 and over: 18.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
60.0%
Latin America
40.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.1%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.4%
Has a Computer
95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023