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ZIP Code 28518

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,065

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 — 28518

What is the median household income in 28518?
The median household income in 28518 is $54,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28518?
The poverty rate in 28518 is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28518?
$162,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28518?
The median gross rent in 28518 is $841 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28518 residents have a college degree?
23.7% of adults in 28518 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,065
Median Income
$54,500
Median Home Value
$162,900
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$1,912 (+3.6%) Home Value: +$37,000 (+29.4%) Poverty Rate: +3.0 pp (+39%) Bachelor's+: +7.0 pp (+41.9%) Unemployment: -4.6 pp (-64.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,065
Median Age 36.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.4% White (non-Hisp.) 64.3% Black 15.2% Asian 0.4% Two or More 2.0% Other 6.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.8%
Puerto Rican
1.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,500 ±$6,425
Per Capita Income $64,577
Median Family Income $64,685
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Child Poverty Rate 14.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.4%
$10–15k
6.0%
$15–25k
10.1%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
31.0%
$75–100k
11.2%
$100–150k
8.0%
$150–200k
2.3%
$200k+
3.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,702
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
Vacancy Rate 13.6%
Median Home Value $162,900
Median Gross Rent $841
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 17.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.8%
$50–100k
19.2%
$100–200k
12.3%
$200–300k
18.4%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.1%
$500–1k
45.3%
$1–1.5k
20.6%
$1.5–2k
12.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3+
30.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
1.2%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
31.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.1%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
9.5%
2000–2009
17.4%
2010+
13.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.7%
Graduate Degree 7.1%
Some College / Associate 20.9%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.7%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 5.8%
Self-Employed 7.2%
Government Workers 27.7%
Private For-Profit 65.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.7%
Construction
15.2%
Retail
12.9%
Prof. Services
11.8%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Public Admin
6.1%
Transportation
4.0%
Arts/Entmt.
3.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
1.7%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Management
37.6%
Sales
18.6%
Production
16.9%
Food Prep
15.9%
Construction
10.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.4 min
Drove Alone 86.8%
Carpool 3.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.8%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,200
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
8.1%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 25.0% Working age (18–64): 75.0% 65 and over: 18.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.9%
Naturalized Citizen 4.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.3%
Asia
3.6%
Europe
2.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.1%
With a Disability 23.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 86.0%
Uninsured 14.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.7%
Has a Computer 90.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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