28729 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 28729 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28729 is White. The current unemployment level in 28729 is 3.5%.
| Population | 3,616 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.16% |
| Population Density | 908 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,114 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,083 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $311,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.58% |
28729 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,893 | 92.93% |
| Black | 5 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 66 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28729 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 255 | 78.7% |
| Black | 7 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 19.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28729 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 155 | 8.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 250 | 14.24% |
| High School Diploma | 491 | 27.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 3.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 39 | 2.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 406 | 23.12% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 7.92% |
| Masters Degree | 181 | 10.31% |
| Professional Degree | 30 | 1.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.46% |