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ZIP Code 42728

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,108

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 — 42728

What is the median household income in 42728?
The median household income in 42728 is $49,063 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 42728?
The poverty rate in 42728 is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 42728?
$134,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 42728?
The median gross rent in 42728 is $776 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 42728 residents have a college degree?
20.0% of adults in 42728 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,108
Median Income
$49,063
Median Home Value
$134,100
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,668 (+27.8%) Home Value: +$35,300 (+35.7%) Poverty Rate: -3.6 pp (-23.2%) Bachelor's+: +3.8 pp (+23.5%) Unemployment: +2.0 pp (+34.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,108
Median Age 40.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5% White (non-Hisp.) 90.1% Black 2.1% Asian 0.3% Two or More 5.6% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,063 ±$4,459
Per Capita Income $69,674
Median Family Income $66,185
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Child Poverty Rate 21.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
10.7%
$15–25k
12.7%
$25–35k
5.5%
$35–50k
16.0%
$50–75k
20.0%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
12.9%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
1.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,510
Owner-Occupied 74.5%
Renter-Occupied 25.5%
Vacancy Rate 18.8%
Median Home Value $134,100
Median Gross Rent $776
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 28.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.0%
$50–100k
23.7%
$100–200k
20.5%
$200–300k
16.6%
$300–500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.9%
$500–1k
54.6%
$1–1.5k
15.5%
$1.5–2k
9.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3+
28.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
1.0%
Mobile home
18.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.8%
1940–1969
2.6%
1970–1999
16.1%
2000–2009
16.3%
2010+
7.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.0%
Graduate Degree 9.6%
Some College / Associate 17.0%
Less Than High School 8.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.7%
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Work from Home 10.6%
Self-Employed 6.4%
Government Workers 17.2%
Private For-Profit 76.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.3%
Retail
17.5%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Transportation
7.8%
Construction
7.4%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Public Admin
4.7%
Finance
3.1%
Wholesale
1.7%
Agriculture
1.2%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Management
32.3%
Production
23.6%
Sales
20.5%
Food Prep
12.0%
Construction
11.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.9 min
Drove Alone 75.2%
Carpool 11.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.6%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,100
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
11.7%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 18.6% Working age (18–64): 81.4% 65 and over: 19.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.8%
Naturalized Citizen 21.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.0%
Europe
15.2%
Asia
9.2%
Africa
2.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.3%
With a Disability 23.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%
Uninsured 6.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.4%
Has a Computer 91.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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