28078 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 28078 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28078 is African American. The current unemployment level in 28078 is 3.5%.
| Population | 68,639 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.97% |
| Population Density | 1,057 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,520 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $102,773 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $391,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 36.65% |
28078 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 51,984 | 77.05% |
| Black | 7,872 | 11.67% |
| Hispanic | 4,789 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,758 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
28078 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,774 | 37.49% |
| Black | 4,881 | 38.33% |
| Hispanic | 2,349 | 18.45% |
| Asian | 682 | 5.36% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.09% |
28078 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,099 | 6.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 12,984 | 39.85% |
| High School Diploma | 4,476 | 13.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 332 | 1.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 632 | 1.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,415 | 13.55% |
| Associates Degree | 2,840 | 8.72% |
| Masters Degree | 3,410 | 10.47% |
| Professional Degree | 781 | 2.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 610 | 1.87% |
