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ZIP Code 28697

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,412

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 — 28697

What is the median household income in 28697?
The median household income in 28697 is $55,217 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 28697?
The poverty rate in 28697 is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 28697?
$190,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 28697?
The median gross rent in 28697 is $763 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 28697 residents have a college degree?
23.5% of adults in 28697 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,412
Median Income
$55,217
Median Home Value
$190,700
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,504 (+8.9%) Home Value: +$24,300 (+14.6%) Poverty Rate: +1.1 pp (+9.4%) Bachelor's+: -0.8 pp (-3.3%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+34.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,412
Median Age 42.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.7% White (non-Hisp.) 83.0% Black 5.5% Two or More 5.2% Other 4.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.6%
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,217 ±$8,186
Per Capita Income $74,791
Median Family Income $68,625
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Child Poverty Rate 19.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
12.7%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
14.0%
$75–100k
12.7%
$100–150k
18.0%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,038
Owner-Occupied 68.2%
Renter-Occupied 31.8%
Vacancy Rate 10.1%
Median Home Value $190,700
Median Gross Rent $763
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.4%
$50–100k
7.8%
$100–200k
17.6%
$200–300k
24.6%
$300–500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.3%
$500–1k
66.7%
$1–1.5k
11.3%
$1.5–2k
1.8%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3+
28.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
14.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.5%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
19.8%
2000–2009
8.0%
2010+
11.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.5%
Graduate Degree 7.8%
Some College / Associate 22.1%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 5.1%
Self-Employed 7.1%
Government Workers 14.6%
Private For-Profit 77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.0%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Retail
13.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Prof. Services
5.7%
Transportation
5.6%
Public Admin
5.6%
Construction
5.4%
Finance
4.9%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
1.1%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
34.5%
Food Prep
21.9%
Production
20.1%
Sales
17.6%
Construction
5.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 88.0%
Carpool 4.6%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 5.1%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,426
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
9.5%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
12.5%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 22.6% Working age (18–64): 77.4% 65 and over: 21.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.2%
Naturalized Citizen 44.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
70.8%
Europe
19.6%
Africa
9.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.7%
With a Disability 16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.3%
Uninsured 8.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.9%
Has a Computer 88.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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