ZIP Code 28609
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 6,617
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 — 28609
- What is the median household income in 28609?
- The median household income in 28609 is $81,756 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28609?
- The poverty rate in 28609 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28609?
- $229,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28609?
- The median gross rent in 28609 is $1,090 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28609 residents have a college degree?
- 17.2% of adults in 28609 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,617
Median Income
$81,756
Median Home Value
$229,000
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$20,175 (+32.8%)
Home Value:
+$79,800 (+53.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.8 pp (+86.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.9 pp (-5%)
Unemployment:
-2.6 pp (-57.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,617
Median Age
42.0
Female
51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 78.3%
Black 5.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Other 1.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
9.1%
Puerto Rican
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$81,756
±$11,828
Per Capita Income
$83,871
Median Family Income
$92,688
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Child Poverty Rate
7.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.2%
$10–15k
4.9%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
9.9%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
16.7%
$100–150k
27.9%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,264
Owner-Occupied
86.4%
Renter-Occupied
13.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Median Home Value
$229,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,090
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.5%
$50–100k
9.5%
$100–200k
16.0%
$200–300k
21.9%
$300–500k
23.6%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.1%
$500–1k
33.6%
$1–1.5k
51.4%
$2–2.5k
11.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
12.5%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3+
44.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
5–19 units
0.6%
Mobile home
15.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.2%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
10.2%
2000–2009
20.1%
2010+
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.2%
Graduate Degree
4.4%
Some College / Associate
23.0%
Less Than High School
6.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Work from Home
9.6%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
10.3%
Private For-Profit
86.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.9%
Retail
18.6%
Edu/Health
17.6%
Transportation
8.1%
Construction
7.3%
Prof. Services
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Public Admin
3.9%
Finance
3.7%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
33.3%
Sales
22.3%
Production
21.7%
Food Prep
12.8%
Construction
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
35.2 min
Drove Alone
84.7%
Carpool
3.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,816
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.6%
5–9
8.7%
10–14
2.8%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
17.0%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
14.4%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 19.8%
Working age (18–64): 80.2%
65 and over: 20.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.7%
Naturalized Citizen
30.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.1%
Europe
19.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.1%
With a Disability
16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.9%
Uninsured
10.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.3%
Has a Computer
95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.6%
Moved from Abroad
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023