ZIP Code 28638
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 11,629
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 — 28638
- What is the median household income in 28638?
- The median household income in 28638 is $58,914 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28638?
- The poverty rate in 28638 is 17.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28638?
- $174,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28638?
- The median gross rent in 28638 is $693 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28638 residents have a college degree?
- 19.5% of adults in 28638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,629
Median Income
$58,914
Median Home Value
$174,800
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,047 (+23.1%)
Home Value:
+$50,000 (+40.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.7 pp (+36.7%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.8 pp (+42.3%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-29.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,629
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.8%
Black 1.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,914
±$8,453
Per Capita Income
$71,260
Median Family Income
$74,223
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Child Poverty Rate
23.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
14.7%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
16.7%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
7.3%
$200k+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,961
Owner-Occupied
75.1%
Renter-Occupied
24.9%
Vacancy Rate
8.4%
Median Home Value
$174,800
Median Gross Rent
$693
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.3%
$50–100k
9.6%
$100–200k
22.4%
$200–300k
25.7%
$300–500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.9%
$500–1k
79.3%
$1–1.5k
9.5%
$1.5–2k
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3+
31.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.9%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
14.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
4.9%
1970–1999
19.0%
2000–2009
9.5%
2010+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.5%
Graduate Degree
7.1%
Some College / Associate
25.1%
Less Than High School
4.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Work from Home
6.1%
Self-Employed
6.6%
Government Workers
16.4%
Private For-Profit
77.0%
Industry
Manufacturing
19.3%
Edu/Health
18.9%
Arts/Entmt.
12.0%
Retail
11.9%
Construction
7.3%
Public Admin
5.9%
Transportation
5.4%
Finance
4.3%
Prof. Services
4.1%
Wholesale
4.1%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
27.8%
Production
24.8%
Sales
20.3%
Food Prep
18.2%
Construction
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.3 min
Drove Alone
77.1%
Carpool
14.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.1%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,545
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
10.5%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 21.2%
Working age (18–64): 78.8%
65 and over: 17.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
49.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
81.1%
Europe
3.8%
Asia
3.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.3%
With a Disability
17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.8%
Uninsured
10.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.3%
Has a Computer
88.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023