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ZIP Code 28601

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 52,839

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 — 28601

What is the median household income in 28601?
The median household income in 28601 is $67,839 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28601?
The poverty rate in 28601 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28601?
$236,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28601?
The median gross rent in 28601 is $951 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28601 residents have a college degree?
34.7% of adults in 28601 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
52,839
Median Income
$67,839
Median Home Value
$236,100
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,768 (+25.5%) Home Value: +$71,000 (+43%) Poverty Rate: -1.6 pp (-16.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+8.4%) Unemployment: -4.2 pp (-51.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 52,839
Median Age 40.0
Female 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.4% White (non-Hisp.) 73.2% Black 8.3% Asian 4.5% Two or More 7.3% Other 3.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.6%
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.3%
Puerto Rican
1.6%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,839 ±$3,663
Per Capita Income $98,230
Median Family Income $84,707
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Child Poverty Rate 14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
16.1%
$150–200k
8.1%
$200k+
8.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 23,400
Owner-Occupied 68.1%
Renter-Occupied 31.9%
Vacancy Rate 9.2%
Median Home Value $236,100
Median Gross Rent $951
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.7%
$50–100k
4.6%
$100–200k
13.3%
$200–300k
27.3%
$300–500k
23.3%
$500k–$1M
10.3%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.8%
$500–1k
49.6%
$1–1.5k
35.9%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
$2–2.5k
1.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.1%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
29.1%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
29.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.0%
Single-fam. att.
5.3%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
6.9%
20+ units
5.1%
Mobile home
6.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.1%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
17.3%
2000–2009
12.3%
2010+
6.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.7%
Graduate Degree 12.1%
Some College / Associate 21.1%
Less Than High School 4.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 7.9%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 10.8%
Private For-Profit 83.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.1%
Edu/Health
21.5%
Retail
14.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Construction
4.8%
Finance
4.1%
Transportation
4.1%
Wholesale
4.0%
Public Admin
3.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
39.5%
Production
21.2%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
12.3%
Construction
7.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.6 min
Drove Alone 80.0%
Carpool 10.2%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 7.9%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 21,244
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.6%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 20.7% Working age (18–64): 79.3% 65 and over: 18.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.6%
Naturalized Citizen 45.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
52.4%
Asia
36.0%
Europe
11.4%
Africa
0.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.3%
With a Disability 13.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.8%
Uninsured 10.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.1%
Has a Computer 93.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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