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ZIP Code 28659

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Population: 21,557

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 — 28659

What is the median household income in 28659?
The median household income in 28659 is $49,578 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28659?
The poverty rate in 28659 is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28659?
$151,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28659?
The median gross rent in 28659 is $714 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28659 residents have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in 28659 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,557
Median Income
$49,578
Median Home Value
$151,700
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.0%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,210 (+29.2%) Home Value: +$36,900 (+32.1%) Poverty Rate: -3.1 pp (-18.6%) Bachelor's+: +3.9 pp (+28.7%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-13.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,557
Median Age 42.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.0% White (non-Hisp.) 79.9% Black 5.0% Asian 0.9% Two or More 8.2% Other 4.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.8%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.0%
Puerto Rican
1.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,578 ±$4,318
Per Capita Income $67,563
Median Family Income $58,165
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Child Poverty Rate 25.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
7.3%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
11.1%
$35–50k
19.3%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
12.7%
$150–200k
3.3%
$200k+
2.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,647
Owner-Occupied 66.1%
Renter-Occupied 33.9%
Vacancy Rate 10.5%
Median Home Value $151,700
Median Gross Rent $714
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.8%
$50–100k
14.4%
$100–200k
26.1%
$200–300k
18.2%
$300–500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.5%
$500–1k
54.6%
$1–1.5k
19.4%
$1.5–2k
2.6%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3+
29.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
2.6%
Mobile home
21.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.2%
1940–1969
5.8%
1970–1999
16.8%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
2.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 78.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.5%
Graduate Degree 5.6%
Some College / Associate 18.5%
Less Than High School 5.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.3%
Unemployment Rate 7.0%
Work from Home 7.0%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 16.8%
Private For-Profit 77.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.8%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Retail
13.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Transportation
8.5%
Construction
7.5%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Public Admin
3.0%
Wholesale
2.1%
Finance
1.7%
Agriculture
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
31.2%
Production
22.9%
Food Prep
20.5%
Sales
16.1%
Construction
9.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.3 min
Drove Alone 80.3%
Carpool 11.1%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 7.0%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,632
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
10.0%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
14.8%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
11.7%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 21.4% Working age (18–64): 78.6% 65 and over: 20.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.4%
Naturalized Citizen 20.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
69.4%
Asia
20.2%
Europe
9.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 20.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.7%
Uninsured 12.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.2%
Has a Computer 90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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