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Zip Code 28278 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    20,905
  • Density
    734 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $200,600
  • Med. Rent
    $1,050

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 28278 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#2,457 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 2.03%
#2,948 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 3.64%
#3,008 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 7.13%
#3,278 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 69%
#3,613 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $34,326.00

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 28278 is 20,905 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.07 | Zip Code 28278 land area is 28.4786 sq. miles | Population density is 734.06 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 33.8
Median Age - Male 33.6
Median Age - Female 34

Median age of zip code 28278 is 3.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 9.1% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 28278 is 5.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 6.1% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 28278 median age is 2.1% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 11.7% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 13466
Black or African American population 4900
Asian population 1302
American Indian and Alaska Native population 144
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 453

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.1% Czech 0.3%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 2%
English 13.2% French No Basque 3.2%
French Canadian 0.4% German 17.8%
Greek 0.3% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 8.9% Italian 5.1%
Lithuanian 0.1% Norwegian 0.9%
Polish 3.7% Portuguese 0.1%
Russian 1.1% Scotch-Irish 4.7%
Scottish 3.7% Slovak 0.2%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 0.8%
Swiss 1% Ukrainian 0.4%
USA 14.2% Welsh 1.2%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.1% Other Ancestries 16.5%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 5754
Married couples 81.77%
Other couples 18.23%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 9.09% 11.37%
$30,000 and $50,000 14.27% 14.44%
$50,000 and $100,000 42.49% 42.64%
$100,000 and $200,000 26.61% 24.42%
$200,000 or more 7.54% 7.13%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 77.84%
Spanish language 14.05%
Other European language 3.93%
Asian language 3.66%
Other language 0.52%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 7465
Detached housing units 86.14%
Attached housing units 3.03%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0.12%
5 - 9 units 1.85%
10 - 19 units 5.76%
20 - 49 units 2.38%
50 or more units 0.35%
Mobile homes 0.38%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 89.21%
Use public transportation 2.2%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 1.64%
Work at home 6.95%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 4.39%
Attend Public School 16.57%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.86%
Attent graduate studies 2.03%
Not enrolled in school 72.14%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.11%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 6.38%
High school diploma 17.71%
Some college, no degree 27.31%
Associate degree 12.58%
Bachelor's degree 32.24%
Graduate or professional degree 1.66%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 220
Construction 41
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 36
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 26
Wholesale Trade 20
Accommodation and Food Services 14
Other Services (except Public Administration) 14
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 12
Manufacturing 9
Health Care and Social Assistance 9
Retail Trade 9
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 8
Finance and Insurance 7
Transportation and Warehousing 6
Educational Services 4
Industries not classified 2
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Information 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 94.58%
Housing vacant 5.42%
Housing occupied by owner 79.77%
Housing occupied by tenant 20.23%
Total Rented Units 1510
Median Contract Gross Rent $883
Median Gross Rent $1,050
Median Home Value $200,600

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 28278 median gross rent is 18.91% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $650
1 Bedroom $700
2 Bedrooms $780
3 Bedrooms $1,100
4 Bedrooms $1,160
AVERAGE RENT $878

Average rent in zip code 28278 ($878.00) is 3.9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 6.1% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 28278 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 4.1% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 3.8% lower, two bedroom rent is 4.1% lower, three bedroom rent is 3.7% lower, four bedroom rent is 4% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 7893
Detached housing units 86.57%
Attached housing units 2.86%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0.11%
5 - 9 units 1.75%
10 - 19 units 5.45%
20 - 49 units 2.57%
50 or more units 0.33%
Mobile homes 0.35%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $16,236,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $13,673,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,562,600

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