28133 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28133, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28133 is a zip code in Anson County and Union County, North Carolina, which covers Burnsville, Gulledge, Lanesboro, White Store, Marshville, and New Salem, with a total population of 2,306 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 28133 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28133.

The estimated population of people living in 28133 is 2,306, with a median age of 35.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28133 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,306
 -9.36% +2.26%
2020
2,544
+5.12%
-
2019
2,420
+1.55%
-
2018
2,383
+5.68%
-
2017
2,255
 - -

Population of 28133 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28133 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
82.4%
83.8%
 -1.67%
Black/African American
14.1%
13.4%
 +5.22%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1.3%
 +15.38%
Asian
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.6%
 +216.67%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28133 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 28133 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28133 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28133 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35 -16.07% 32.7 -2.39% 47.2 -0.84%
2020 41.7 -4.79% 33.5 -22.45% 47.6 +2.59%
2019 43.8 -3.74% 43.2 -2.92% 46.4 +1.31%
2018 45.5 -5.21% 44.5 -7.1% 45.8 -4.78%
2017 48 - 47.9 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 28133 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 28133 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 9 117 -47.62% 180 -23.58% 69 124
10 to 19 93 +32.58% 85 +39.65% 120 114
20 to 29 109 +134.2% 156 +42.1% 281 221
30 to 39 65 +114.04% 60 +70.56% 168 97
40 to 49 196 -19.51% 189 -49.16% 157 93
50 to 59 201 16.21% 270 -11.75% 185 194
60 to 69 173 -87.42% 97 +102.61% 62 230
70+ 99 -0.090000000000007% 165 -29.56% 77 114

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28133 zip code is $56,636.00.

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 28133.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,935.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,536.00
  • 65 and over
    $28,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28133 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 28133, 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 28133 is currently $79,653.00.

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.

6.78% of households in 28133 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 28133 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28133 is $34,283.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28133 by the total population of 28133.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28133 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28133 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
    3.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28133 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28133 zip over the age of 16 is 1,954.

Of those people, a total of 59.10% 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 28133 is 57.70%.

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 28133 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 75 8.00% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 186 98.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 316 44.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 224 67.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 138 70.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 273 79.90% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 259 83.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 186 48.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 130 33.80% 4.50%
75 years and over 167 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28133. 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 1,606 66.40% 2.20%
Black or African American 332 23.80% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 16 50.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 30 90.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,599 66.50% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28133 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 28133 is 1,128, with median earnings of $45,877.00.

Women in 28133 are earning approximately 68.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,128 $45,877.00
Male 558 $55,479.00
Female 570 $38,223.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28133 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 62 $81,250.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 89 $61,918.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $53,523.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $53,182.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $39,313.00
Healthcare Support 45 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $14,900.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $35,500.00
Sales 71 $38,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 170 $43,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $46,250.00
Construction and Extraction 57 $127,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $74,432.00
Production 97 $48,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $56,475.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28133 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 28133.

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 32 $165,833.00 30 $47,143.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00 58 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 21 $53,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 1 $0.00 17 $53,068.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1 $0.00 118 $39,250.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 40 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 58 $14,900.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 32 $35,500.00
Sales 55 $38,505.00 16 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 62 $0.00 108 $38,772.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 57 $127,625.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $74,432.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $55,625.00 7 $35,938.00
Transportation and Material Moving 63 $56,475.00 0 $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 929 households in 28133, with an average household size of 2.48 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 568 families living in the 28133 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 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 28133:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 489 10 69 361
Average Household Size 3.22 5 3.84 1.15
Total Families 489 10 69 0
Average Household Size 3.22 5 3.83 0

Poverty

Of the 568 families living in 28133, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28133:

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 1,168 housing units in 28133.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 929 79.54%
Vacant 239 20.46%

19.52% of the total 1,168 housing units in 28133 are rental units. This is approximately 228 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 695 are occupied by the owner - or 59.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28133 is $830.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28133 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
    6
  • Less than $500
    50
  • $500 to $999
    144
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28133 is $121,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28133 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    8
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    246
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    205
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    30
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    141
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    48
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28133. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28133 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    232
  • 1940 to 1949
    57
  • 1950 to 1959
    154
  • 1960 to 1969
    125
  • 1970 to 1979
    142
  • 1980 to 1989
    115
  • 1990 to 1999
    159
  • 2000 to 2009
    173
  • 2010 to 2013
    11
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 28133 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    37
  • 1 vehicle available
    215
  • 2 vehicles available
    265
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    412

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28133 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28133 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28133.

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
    53
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    79
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    179
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    36
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    166
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    99
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    150
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    14
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    76
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    200
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    47
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28133 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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