28621 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28621, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28621 is a zip code in Surry County and Wilkes County, North Carolina, which covers Bryan, Dobson, Elkin, Marsh, Edwards, and Traphill, with a total population of 9,842 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 28621 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28621.

The estimated population of people living in 28621 is 9,842, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28621 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,842
+2.7%
-7.96%
2020
9,583
 -9.91% -
2019
10,637
+1.31%
-
2018
10,499
 -1.81% -
2017
10,693
 - -

Population of 28621 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28621 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
78.9%
80.8%
 -2.35%
Black/African American
3.6%
4.8%
 -25.00%
Native
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
15%
12.9%
 +16.28%
Asian
1%
0.4%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28621 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 28621 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28621 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28621 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 -1.16% 41.2 0% 45.2 -4.84%
2020 43 +6.97% 41.2 +6.19% 47.5 +14.73%
2019 40.2 +0.75% 38.8 +6.59% 41.4 -5.05%
2018 39.9 -1.97% 36.4 0% 43.6 -1.8%
2017 40.7 - 36.4 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 28621 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 28621 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 9 970 -41.55% 443 -20.66% 618 343
10 to 19 806 -29.68% 710 -29.27% 534 496
20 to 29 511 +43.08% 516 +33.39% 738 693
30 to 39 697 -8.48% 584 -6.51% 607 537
40 to 49 937 -0.79% 802 -41.81% 905 493
50 to 59 521 +20.25% 587 +40.24% 634 836
60 to 69 600 +1.8% 731 -13.12% 605 634
70+ 575 -10.36% 703 -4.78% 501 668

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28621 zip code is $53,535.00.

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 28621.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,606.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,578.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,813.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28621 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 28621, 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 28621 is currently $66,616.00.

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.

3.56% of households in 28621 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 28621 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.35%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28621 is $27,262.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28621 by the total population of 28621.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28621 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28621 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
    5.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.55%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28621 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28621 zip over the age of 16 is 8,135.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% 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 28621 is 60.70%.

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 28621 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 284 57.00% 9.30%
20 to 24 years 541 91.10% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 890 87.40% 14.10%
30 to 34 years 556 87.40% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 1,303 91.20% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 1,312 75.90% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 841 64.70% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 532 47.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,156 22.50% 13.50%
75 years and over 720 3.80% 29.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28621. 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 7,180 63.20% 2.70%
Black or African American 373 65.10% 38.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 53 100.00% 47.20%
Asian 68 67.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 57.10% 0.00%
Other 263 58.60% 9.70%
Two or more races 191 79.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 885 80.30% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,754 61.50% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28621 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 28621 is 4,934, with median earnings of $32,042.00.

Women in 28621 are earning approximately 96.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,934 $32,042.00
Male 2,846 $32,398.00
Female 2,088 $31,250.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28621 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 380 $51,875.00
Business and Financial 206 $43,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 73 $93,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 193 $28,456.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 258 $37,566.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $10,227.00
Healthcare Practitioners 312 $49,306.00
Healthcare Support 270 $22,340.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $24,554.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 240 $7,024.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $14,500.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $16,250.00
Sales 467 $25,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 391 $24,018.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $4,293.00
Construction and Extraction 258 $21,966.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $52,535.00
Production 798 $29,554.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $27,059.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28621 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 28621.

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 205 $51,188.00 175 $53,875.00
Business and Financial 117 $44,583.00 89 $39,155.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $103,068.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 150 $16,864.00 43 $39,141.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 76 $50,500.00 182 $25,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 37 $6,806.00
Healthcare Practitioners 158 $55,577.00 154 $48,889.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 236 $21,436.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $24,554.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $10,931.00 103 $6,329.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $17,667.00 42 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 43 $18,083.00
Sales 237 $29,904.00 230 $23,571.00
Office and Administrative Support 130 $21,438.00 261 $33,650.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 252 $21,908.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $52,535.00 0 $0.00
Production 557 $34,487.00 241 $20,702.00
Transportation and Material Moving 124 $27,059.00 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 4,017 households in 28621, with an average household size of 2.4 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 2,677 families living in the 28621 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 28621:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,069 270 338 1,340
Average Household Size 2.87 2.4 4.16 1.24
Total Families 2,069 270 338 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.34 3.47 0

Poverty

Of the 2,677 families living in 28621, 8.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28621:

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 4,683 housing units in 28621.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,017 85.78%
Vacant 666 14.22%

22.59% of the total 4,683 housing units in 28621 are rental units. This is approximately 1,058 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,816 are occupied by the owner - or 60.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28621 is $651.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28621 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
    143
  • Less than $500
    178
  • $500 to $999
    705
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    161
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $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 28621 is $131,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28621 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    274
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    705
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    805
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    506
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    245
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    188
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    40
  • $1,000,000 or more
    53

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28621. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28621 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    647
  • 1940 to 1949
    461
  • 1950 to 1959
    413
  • 1960 to 1969
    798
  • 1970 to 1979
    567
  • 1980 to 1989
    740
  • 1990 to 1999
    563
  • 2000 to 2009
    360
  • 2010 to 2013
    134
  • 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 28621 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    287
  • 1 vehicle available
    947
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,658
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,125

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28621 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28621 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28621.

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
    128
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    527
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    937
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    634
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    599
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    389
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    307
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    243
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    168
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    434
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    150
  • 90 or more minutes
    143

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28621 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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