28642 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 28642 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28642 is White. The current unemployment level in 28642 is 3.5%.
| Population | 5,380 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.12% |
| Population Density | 166 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,445 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,179 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $300,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 55.51% |
28642 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,533 | 86.11% |
| Black | 526 | 9.99% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28642 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 146 | 61.34% |
| Black | 16 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 30.25% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 344 | 10.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 312 | 9.76% |
| High School Diploma | 1,218 | 38.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 82 | 2.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 361 | 11.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 413 | 12.92% |
| Associates Degree | 389 | 12.17% |
| Masters Degree | 62 | 1.94% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.19% |
