ZIP Code 28685
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,345
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 — 28685
- What is the median household income in 28685?
- The median household income in 28685 is $45,029 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28685?
- The poverty rate in 28685 is 20.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28685?
- $134,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28685?
- The median gross rent in 28685 is $786 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28685 residents have a college degree?
- 4.2% of adults in 28685 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,345
Median Income
$45,029
Median Home Value
$134,300
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,188 (+19%)
Home Value:
+$24,900 (+22.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.0 pp (+16.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.3 pp (-23.6%)
Unemployment:
+14.1 pp (+2014.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,345
Median Age
42.0
Female
56.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$45,029
±$18,466
Per Capita Income
$69,488
Median Family Income
$47,310
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Child Poverty Rate
41.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
20.0%
$35–50k
20.6%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
6.5%
$100–150k
18.0%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
932
Owner-Occupied
82.8%
Renter-Occupied
17.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.7%
Median Home Value
$134,300
Median Gross Rent
$786
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
65.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.8%
$50–100k
27.8%
$100–200k
20.6%
$200–300k
15.2%
$300–500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
29.8%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3+
25.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.6%
Mobile home
32.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.9%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
19.3%
2000–2009
20.3%
2010+
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
68.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.2%
Graduate Degree
1.0%
Some College / Associate
20.6%
Less Than High School
4.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.8%
Work from Home
1.3%
Self-Employed
12.4%
Government Workers
10.0%
Private For-Profit
77.6%
Industry
Retail
30.8%
Construction
14.2%
Prof. Services
10.2%
Edu/Health
8.6%
Transportation
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Information
5.7%
Finance
3.7%
Arts/Entmt.
3.3%
Wholesale
3.0%
Public Admin
2.7%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
33.4%
Sales
27.4%
Construction
19.0%
Production
12.0%
Food Prep
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
42.0 min
Drove Alone
79.7%
Carpool
17.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.3%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
851
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
3.0%
20–24
1.9%
25–34
21.2%
35–44
5.8%
45–54
16.0%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
7.1%
85+
11.7%
Under 18: 20.3%
Working age (18–64): 79.7%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.2%
With a Disability
30.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.1%
Uninsured
13.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.0%
Has a Computer
80.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023