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ZIP Code 28551

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,264

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 — 28551

What is the median household income in 28551?
The median household income in 28551 is $52,449 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28551?
The poverty rate in 28551 is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28551?
$119,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28551?
The median gross rent in 28551 is $714 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28551 residents have a college degree?
18.4% of adults in 28551 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,264
Median Income
$52,449
Median Home Value
$119,700
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,383 (+34.3%) Home Value: +$13,500 (+12.7%) Poverty Rate: -3.3 pp (-28.4%) Bachelor's+: +1.5 pp (+8.9%) Unemployment: -1.9 pp (-24.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,264
Median Age 37.0
Female 48.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.0% White (non-Hisp.) 55.9% Black 21.5% Two or More 8.1% Other 7.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
13.9%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,449 ±$7,217
Per Capita Income $68,976
Median Family Income $74,967
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Child Poverty Rate 11.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
10.9%
$35–50k
20.4%
$50–75k
14.6%
$75–100k
17.0%
$100–150k
12.6%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,827
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
Vacancy Rate 11.6%
Median Home Value $119,700
Median Gross Rent $714
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.7%
$50–100k
21.5%
$100–200k
23.3%
$200–300k
13.4%
$300–500k
9.7%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.3%
$500–1k
67.6%
$1–1.5k
9.0%
$1.5–2k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
43.0%
3+
28.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
31.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.8%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
10.4%
2000–2009
20.8%
2010+
6.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.4%
Graduate Degree 4.5%
Some College / Associate 19.7%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Work from Home 4.8%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 17.1%
Private For-Profit 77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.7%
Retail
16.1%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Construction
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Agriculture
6.0%
Transportation
4.0%
Finance
3.5%
Public Admin
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale
1.9%
Occupation
Management
28.1%
Sales
25.0%
Production
18.9%
Construction
17.8%
Food Prep
10.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 84.5%
Carpool 9.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.8%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,149
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.7%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
10.6%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 22.4% Working age (18–64): 77.6% 65 and over: 16.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.8%
Naturalized Citizen 43.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.8%
Europe
7.8%
Asia
0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.5%
With a Disability 14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.9%
Uninsured 10.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.8%
Has a Computer 93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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