28409 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 28409 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28409 is White. The current unemployment level in 28409 is 3.5%.
| Population | 34,397 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.91% |
| Population Density | 1,281 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,140 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $95,772 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $588,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.68% |
28409 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,604 | 89.85% |
| Black | 1,264 | 3.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,536 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 453 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 203 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28409 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,383 | 69.78% |
| Black | 166 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 393 | 19.83% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28409 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,069 | 5.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,265 | 34.91% |
| High School Diploma | 3,083 | 14.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 303 | 1.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 452 | 2.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,053 | 14.67% |
| Associates Degree | 2,216 | 10.65% |
| Masters Degree | 2,218 | 10.66% |
| Professional Degree | 741 | 3.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 410 | 1.97% |