28277 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 28277 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28277 is White. The current unemployment level in 28277 is 3.5%.
| Population | 71,047 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.05% |
| Population Density | 2,948 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,589 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $111,242 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $509,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.85% |
28277 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 47,325 | 67.25% |
| Black | 6,164 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 5,067 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 11,581 | 16.46% |
| Native American | 232 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28277 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,316 | 49.23% |
| Black | 1,587 | 12.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,434 | 11.18% |
| Asian | 3,449 | 26.88% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.13% |
28277 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,838 | 4.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 17,672 | 44.45% |
| High School Diploma | 4,169 | 10.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 157 | 0.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 421 | 1.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,235 | 13.17% |
| Associates Degree | 2,413 | 6.07% |
| Masters Degree | 6,177 | 15.54% |
| Professional Degree | 1,080 | 2.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 591 | 1.49% |