28209 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 28209 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28209 is White. The current unemployment level in 28209 is 3.8%.
| Population | 23,719 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.39% |
| Population Density | 4,311 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,997 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,113 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $137,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 83.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.10% |
28209 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,469 | 83.97% |
| Black | 1,305 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,730 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 631 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28209 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,870 | 59.51% |
| Black | 1,133 | 23.49% |
| Hispanic | 616 | 12.77% |
| Asian | 193 | 4% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
28209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 896 | 6.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,868 | 39.79% |
| High School Diploma | 1,871 | 12.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 75 | 0.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 218 | 1.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,859 | 12.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,114 | 7.55% |
| Masters Degree | 1,946 | 13.19% |
| Professional Degree | 801 | 5.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 101 | 0.68% |