ZIP Code 28779
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 17,845
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 — 28779
- What is the median household income in 28779?
- The median household income in 28779 is $54,407 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 28779?
- The poverty rate in 28779 is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 28779?
- $234,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 28779?
- The median gross rent in 28779 is $803 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 28779 residents have a college degree?
- 28.2% of adults in 28779 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,845
Median Income
$54,407
Median Home Value
$234,200
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.1%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-1,115 (-2%)
Home Value:
+$35,900 (+18.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.3 pp (+2.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-6.5 pp (-18.7%)
Unemployment:
-0.9 pp (-22.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
17,845
Median Age
42.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.9%
Black 0.8%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Other 1.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,407
±$7,429
Per Capita Income
$62,141
Median Family Income
$73,931
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Child Poverty Rate
25.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
7.8%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
16.2%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
16.2%
$100–150k
14.4%
$150–200k
3.3%
$200k+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
9,551
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Renter-Occupied
33.4%
Vacancy Rate
15.4%
Median Home Value
$234,200
Median Gross Rent
$803
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.5%
$50–100k
5.6%
$100–200k
9.6%
$200–300k
30.5%
$300–500k
23.1%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.3%
$500–1k
59.3%
$1–1.5k
23.3%
$1.5–2k
3.4%
$2–2.5k
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
39.7%
3+
22.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
1.7%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
21.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.9%
1940–1969
5.6%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
19.3%
2010+
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.2%
Graduate Degree
12.1%
Some College / Associate
21.8%
Less Than High School
3.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Work from Home
5.9%
Self-Employed
8.9%
Government Workers
24.9%
Private For-Profit
66.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.3%
Arts/Entmt.
12.0%
Retail
9.2%
Prof. Services
8.2%
Construction
7.6%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Finance
4.4%
Public Admin
4.4%
Transportation
3.0%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale
0.5%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
35.9%
Food Prep
30.9%
Sales
12.6%
Construction
12.5%
Production
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.4 min
Drove Alone
85.0%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
8,079
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.5%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
3.6%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
13.7%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 21.2%
Working age (18–64): 78.8%
65 and over: 21.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.5%
Naturalized Citizen
55.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
44.5%
Asia
35.0%
Africa
7.9%
Europe
6.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.0%
With a Disability
14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.9%
Uninsured
13.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.7%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023