28117 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28117, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28117 is a zip code in Iredell County, North Carolina, which covers Coddle Creek, Davidson, and Fallstown, with a total population of 45,346 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 28117 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28117.

The estimated population of people living in 28117 is 45,346, with a median age of 42.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28117 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,346
+8.19%
+18.89%
2020
41,912
+2.59%
-
2019
40,855
+4.01%
-
2018
39,278
+2.98%
-
2017
38,140
 - -

Population of 28117 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28117 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
80.8%
85.2%
 -5.16%
Black/African American
5.3%
3.1%
 +70.97%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.9%
5%
 +18.00%
Asian
4.3%
5.3%
 -18.87%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
0.8%
 +287.50%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28117 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 28117 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28117 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28117 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.9 -0.92% 42.6 -0.93% 43.2 -0.69%
2020 43.3 +2.85% 43 +2.14% 43.5 +3.57%
2019 42.1 +0.72% 42.1 -0.24% 42 +1.45%
2018 41.8 0% 42.2 +1.93% 41.4 -1.9%
2017 41.8 - 41.4 - 42.2 -

The median age of the 28117 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 28117 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 2,033 +20.97% 1,880 +27.08% 2,474 2,429
10 to 19 3,287 -8.89% 2,716 +15.41% 2,987 3,148
20 to 29 1,972 +35.69% 1,929 +20.61% 2,774 2,350
30 to 39 2,004 +25.98% 2,311 +11.35% 2,546 2,573
40 to 49 3,109 -4.72% 3,523 -2.87% 2,939 3,408
50 to 59 3,084 +21.86% 2,960 +19.43% 3,807 3,563
60 to 69 2,092 +37.75% 1,979 +44.38% 2,984 3,004
70+ 1,540 +31.06% 1,721 +29.48% 2,074 2,286

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28117 zip code is $98,662.00.

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 28117.

  • Under 25
    $57,907.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,614.00
  • 45 to 64
    $123,682.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,269.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28117 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 28117, 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 28117 is currently $145,134.00.

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.

20.37% of households in 28117 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 28117 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28117 is $58,226.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28117 by the total population of 28117.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28117 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28117 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
    18.96%
  • Bachelor's degree
    51.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.53%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28117 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28117 zip over the age of 16 is 36,432.

Of those people, a total of 67.20% 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 28117 is 64.50%.

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 28117 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,124 43.70% 12.10%
20 to 24 years 2,622 81.30% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 2,502 86.90% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 2,249 88.80% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 5,513 78.80% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 7,603 85.20% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 3,471 74.40% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 3,162 65.10% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 4,822 31.60% 1.30%
75 years and over 2,364 10.70% 3.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28117. 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 31,216 66.80% 3.60%
Black or African American 1,720 78.80% 2.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,605 68.30% 10.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 0.00%
Other 588 74.80% 6.80%
Two or more races 1,267 54.90% 6.90%
Hispanic or Latino 1,885 59.20% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 30,272 67.10% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28117 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 28117 is 23,499, with median earnings of $53,636.00.

Women in 28117 are earning approximately 53.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,499 $53,636.00
Male 13,455 $67,719.00
Female 10,044 $35,908.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28117 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 4,407 $99,688.00
Business and Financial 1,846 $88,864.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,057 $84,940.00
Architecture and Engineering 649 $93,304.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 172 $92,069.00
Community and Social Service 302 $39,750.00
Legal 183 $62,375.00
Educational and Library 1,272 $31,796.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 490 $29,518.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,446 $75,981.00
Healthcare Support 443 $22,278.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $63,214.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,157 $12,336.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 391 $28,340.00
Personal Care and Service 449 $20,156.00
Sales 3,534 $54,770.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,220 $33,658.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 525 $31,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 753 $46,250.00
Production 701 $39,120.00
Transportation and Material Moving 850 $46,778.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28117 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 28117.

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 3,158 $115,663.00 1,249 $71,696.00
Business and Financial 946 $112,962.00 900 $61,429.00
Computer and Mathematical 786 $90,652.00 271 $75,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 622 $92,500.00 27 $109,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 146 $92,155.00 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 79 $88,407.00 223 $24,266.00
Legal 72 $250,001.00 111 $53,257.00
Educational and Library 328 $41,930.00 944 $30,246.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 345 $32,039.00 145 $15,104.00
Healthcare Practitioners 648 $109,602.00 798 $52,847.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 420 $23,056.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $59,800.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 448 $26,563.00 709 $7,410.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 296 $29,888.00 95 $20,439.00
Personal Care and Service 133 $30,250.00 316 $17,500.00
Sales 2,124 $67,188.00 1,410 $32,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 446 $53,750.00 1,774 $29,775.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 481 $32,736.00 44 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 732 $45,577.00 21 $0.00
Production 510 $46,833.00 191 $29,087.00
Transportation and Material Moving 720 $46,222.00 130 $65,455.00

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 17,736 households in 28117, with an average household size of 2.56 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 12,964 families living in the 28117 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 28117:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 11,040 634 1,290 4,772
Average Household Size 3.06 3.03 2.95 1.23
Total Families 11,040 634 1,290 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.66 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 12,964 families living in 28117, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28117:

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 19,722 housing units in 28117.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,736 89.93%
Vacant 1,986 10.07%

27.57% of the total 19,722 housing units in 28117 are rental units. This is approximately 5,437 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,226 are occupied by the owner - or 61.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28117 is $1,330.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28117 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
    73
  • Less than $500
    63
  • $500 to $999
    840
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,617
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,298
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    500
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    97
  • $3,000 or more
    22

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28117 is $456,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28117 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    384
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    43
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    199
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    886
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,017
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,269
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,029
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,399

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28117. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28117 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    15
  • 1940 to 1949
    93
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    450
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,146
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,601
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,965
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,668
  • 2010 to 2013
    4,521
  • 2014 or later
    108

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 28117 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    384
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,413
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,437
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,502

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28117 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28117 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28117.

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
    314
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,795
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,103
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,796
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,061
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,193
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,945
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    775
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    905
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,992
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,503
  • 90 or more minutes
    563

Summary

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