28173 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 28173 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28173 is White. The current unemployment level in 28173 is 3.5%.
| Population | 62,501 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.92% |
| Population Density | 573 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,978 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 14.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $135,541 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $567,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.00% |
28173 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 46,138 | 76.57% |
| Black | 5,558 | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 3,825 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 4,668 | 7.75% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0% |
28173 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,900 | 73.11% |
| Black | 729 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 844 | 7.81% |
| Asian | 1,314 | 12.16% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.06% |
28173 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,427 | 5.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,417 | 36.98% |
| High School Diploma | 3,473 | 13.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 205 | 0.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 814 | 3.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,916 | 15.38% |
| Associates Degree | 2,280 | 8.95% |
| Masters Degree | 3,108 | 12.2% |
| Professional Degree | 563 | 2.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 262 | 1.03% |