28226 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 28226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28226 is White. The current unemployment level in 28226 is 3.5%.
| Population | 38,475 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.27% |
| Population Density | 2,544 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,546 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $107,603 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $712,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.57% |
28226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,835 | 80.78% |
| Black | 2,464 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 3,651 | 9.56% |
| Asian | 1,222 | 3.2% |
| Native American | 1 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,023 | 58.52% |
| Black | 248 | 14.19% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 21.74% |
| Asian | 94 | 5.38% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,562 | 6.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 9,894 | 39.01% |
| High School Diploma | 3,125 | 12.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 112 | 0.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 283 | 1.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,911 | 15.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,892 | 7.46% |
| Masters Degree | 3,218 | 12.69% |
| Professional Degree | 1,019 | 4.02% |
| Doctorate Degree | 347 | 1.37% |