28202 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 28202 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28202 is African American. The current unemployment level in 28202 is 3.5%.
| Population | 16,150 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.73% |
| Population Density | 9,431 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,498 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $93,150 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $595,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 49.7% |
28202 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,732 | 61.23% |
| Black | 3,162 | 22.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,335 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 938 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
28202 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 517 | 26.96% |
| Black | 1,007 | 52.5% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 15.43% |
| Asian | 93 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 303 | 4.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,852 | 45.81% |
| High School Diploma | 365 | 5.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 0.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 106 | 1.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 612 | 9.83% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 6.46% |
| Masters Degree | 911 | 14.63% |
| Professional Degree | 558 | 8.96% |
| Doctorate Degree | 74 | 1.19% |
