28278 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28278 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28278 is African American. The current unemployment level in 28278 is 3.8%.
| Population | 35,260 |
| Population Growth Rate | 36.99% |
| Population Density | 1,082 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,465 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $107,998 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $95,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 38.57% |
28278 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,370 | 44.95% |
| Black | 11,601 | 33.93% |
| Hispanic | 4,004 | 11.71% |
| Asian | 3,161 | 9.24% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 0.1% |
28278 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 634 | 20.41% |
| Black | 1,245 | 40.08% |
| Hispanic | 929 | 29.91% |
| Asian | 275 | 8.85% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.35% |
28278 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 904 | 6.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,919 | 29.89% |
| High School Diploma | 2,153 | 16.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 301 | 2.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 180 | 1.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,415 | 18.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,529 | 11.66% |
| Masters Degree | 1,402 | 10.69% |
| Professional Degree | 202 | 1.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 106 | 0.81% |