ZIP Code 28508
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,742
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 — 28508
- What is the median household income in 28508?
- The median household income in 28508 is $38,417 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28508?
- The poverty rate in 28508 is 28.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28508?
- $48,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28508?
- The median gross rent in 28508 is $931 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28508 residents have a college degree?
- 7.2% of adults in 28508 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,742
Median Income
$38,417
Median Home Value
$48,100
Poverty Rate
28.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,650 (+4.5%)
Home Value:
$-28,400 (-37.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.9 pp (+15.9%)
Bachelor's+:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Unemployment:
-6.2 pp (-50.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,742
Median Age
45.0
Female
45.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 39.2%
Black 4.7%
Two or More 25.3%
Other 29.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
31.0%
Cuban
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,417
±$22,634
Per Capita Income
$58,602
Median Family Income
$31,439
Poverty Rate
28.5%
Child Poverty Rate
51.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
9.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.1%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
16.9%
$25–35k
17.5%
$35–50k
6.6%
$50–75k
23.3%
$75–100k
6.6%
$100–150k
6.5%
$150–200k
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
833
Owner-Occupied
68.5%
Renter-Occupied
31.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Median Home Value
$48,100
Median Gross Rent
$931
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
56.7%
$50–100k
8.2%
$100–200k
6.1%
$200–300k
8.0%
$300–500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.8%
$500–1k
63.1%
$1–1.5k
20.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
35.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.3%
5–19 units
3.6%
Mobile home
40.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.0%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
21.4%
2010+
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
61.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.2%
Graduate Degree
5.4%
Some College / Associate
9.0%
Less Than High School
30.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Work from Home
9.7%
Self-Employed
10.2%
Government Workers
15.6%
Private For-Profit
72.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
25.6%
Construction
20.8%
Edu/Health
17.8%
Prof. Services
15.2%
Transportation
5.9%
Agriculture
5.5%
Arts/Entmt.
4.6%
Retail
2.4%
Public Admin
0.6%
Occupation
Management
30.7%
Food Prep
22.4%
Production
21.3%
Construction
20.8%
Sales
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.9 min
Drove Alone
81.4%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.7%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
785
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
33.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
0.9%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
2.8%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
14.9%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
30.5%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
1.3%
75–84
5.3%
85+
2.0%
Under 18: 18.2%
Working age (18–64): 81.8%
65 and over: 12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
35.9%
Naturalized Citizen
11.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
34.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
96.0%
Europe
4.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.8%
With a Disability
19.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.8%
Uninsured
14.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.2%
Has a Computer
86.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
100.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023