28115 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28115, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28115 is a zip code in Iredell County and Rowan County, North Carolina, which covers Barringer, Coddle Creek, Davidson, Atwell, and Mount Ulla, with a total population of 41,633 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28115 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28115.

The estimated population of people living in 28115 is 41,633, with a median age of 38.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28115 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
41,633
+12.59%
+15.37%
2020
36,978
 -1.84% -
2019
37,673
+1.76%
-
2018
37,023
+2.59%
-
2017
36,087
 - -

Population of 28115 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28115 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
79.2%
79.1%
 +0.13%
Black/African American
8%
9.3%
 -13.98%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6.7%
7.9%
 -15.19%
Asian
2.7%
1.6%
 +68.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.7%
 +76.47%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28115 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28115 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28115 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28115 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.4 0% 35.8 -0.28% 40.4 -0.49%
2020 38.4 +1.59% 35.9 +1.13% 40.6 +2.78%
2019 37.8 +0.53% 35.5 +1.72% 39.5 +0.51%
2018 37.6 +2.45% 34.9 +1.16% 39.3 +1.03%
2017 36.7 - 34.5 - 38.9 -

The median age of the 28115 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28115 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,557 +6.73% 2,283 -4.26% 2,722 2,181
10 to 19 2,704 +28.66% 2,787 +19.87% 3,532 3,368
20 to 29 2,590 -13.34% 1,865 +9.2% 2,242 2,035
30 to 39 2,354 +18.07% 2,385 +22.44% 2,760 2,881
40 to 49 2,628 +19.81% 2,594 +22.72% 3,164 3,209
50 to 59 2,288 +14.2% 2,521 +14.76% 2,628 2,906
60 to 69 1,717 +17.37% 1,721 +26.3% 1,994 2,189
70+ 1,247 +18.55% 1,846 +24.25% 1,490 2,332

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28115 zip code is $72,332.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28115.

  • Under 25
    $38,713.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,242.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,239.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,897.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28115 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28115, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28115 is currently $87,806.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.37% of households in 28115 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28115 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28115 is $33,771.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28115 by the total population of 28115.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28115 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28115 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.39%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28115 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28115 zip over the age of 16 is 32,614.

Of those people, a total of 65.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28115 is 63.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28115 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,784 49.80% 17.30%
20 to 24 years 2,072 70.50% 4.20%
25 to 29 years 2,205 78.90% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 2,724 90.90% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 5,778 88.80% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 6,298 84.80% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 2,748 65.90% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 2,513 50.80% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 3,035 20.70% 1.90%
75 years and over 2,457 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28115. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 27,353 67.00% 3.10%
Black or African American 2,545 57.40% 3.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 43 81.40% 5.70%
Asian 904 59.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 711 72.70% 3.10%
Two or more races 1,058 50.70% 2.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,981 66.20% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,416 67.00% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28115 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28115 is 20,718, with median earnings of $43,407.00.

Women in 28115 are earning approximately 59.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,718 $43,407.00
Male 11,208 $53,767.00
Female 9,510 $31,760.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28115 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,604 $78,542.00
Business and Financial 1,006 $73,100.00
Computer and Mathematical 657 $74,150.00
Architecture and Engineering 795 $80,156.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 92 $24,755.00
Community and Social Service 287 $44,583.00
Legal 143 $63,625.00
Educational and Library 1,439 $36,985.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 353 $37,721.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,018 $59,500.00
Healthcare Support 394 $28,106.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 94 $39,500.00
Law Enforcement 76 $62,111.00
Food Preparation and Serving 913 $10,946.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 722 $20,326.00
Personal Care and Service 565 $21,195.00
Sales 2,172 $41,111.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,437 $37,677.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 758 $45,580.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,145 $53,395.00
Production 1,680 $28,390.00
Transportation and Material Moving 697 $42,981.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28115 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28115.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,787 $87,415.00 817 $64,961.00
Business and Financial 501 $86,708.00 505 $57,946.00
Computer and Mathematical 525 $74,517.00 132 $68,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 728 $79,480.00 67 $84,292.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $82,500.00 58 $0.00
Community and Social Service 110 $44,423.00 177 $44,659.00
Legal 16 $0.00 127 $59,770.00
Educational and Library 219 $51,354.00 1,220 $32,439.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 239 $51,307.00 114 $3,239.00
Healthcare Practitioners 168 $76,727.00 850 $55,250.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 373 $24,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $43,281.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 76 $62,111.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 420 $17,774.00 493 $7,490.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 528 $21,519.00 194 $7,143.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $31,442.00 490 $20,373.00
Sales 1,081 $56,635.00 1,091 $24,840.00
Office and Administrative Support 602 $42,721.00 1,835 $35,938.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 758 $45,580.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,107 $53,021.00 38 $0.00
Production 953 $36,743.00 727 $12,991.00
Transportation and Material Moving 666 $43,269.00 31 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,567 households in 28115, with an average household size of 2.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 11,318 families living in the 28115 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28115:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,458 862 1,998 4,249
Average Household Size 3.24 3.07 3.12 1.2
Total Families 8,458 862 1,998 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.68 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 11,318 families living in 28115, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28115:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,732 housing units in 28115.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,567 93.04%
Vacant 1,165 6.96%

21.83% of the total 16,732 housing units in 28115 are rental units. This is approximately 3,652 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,274 are occupied by the owner - or 67.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28115 is $990.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28115 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    641
  • Less than $500
    320
  • $500 to $999
    1,533
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    994
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    611
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    177
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28115 is $250,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28115 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    327
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    543
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,369
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,805
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,796
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,942
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    439
  • $1,000,000 or more
    53

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28115. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28115 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    790
  • 1940 to 1949
    522
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,041
  • 1960 to 1969
    919
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,201
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,483
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,410
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,984
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,361
  • 2014 or later
    21

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28115 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    488
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,804
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,182
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,093

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28115 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28115 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28115.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    415
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,092
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,988
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,709
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,835
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    992
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,701
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    554
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    668
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,359
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,183
  • 90 or more minutes
    476

Summary

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