28625 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28625, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28625 is a zip code in Alexander County and Iredell County, North Carolina, which covers Gwaltneys, Bethany, Chambersburg, Concord, Cool Springs, New Hope, Olin, Sharpesburg, Shiloh, Statesville, and Turnersburg, with a total population of 37,480 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 28625 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28625.

The estimated population of people living in 28625 is 37,480, with a median age of 41.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28625 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
37,480
 -6.6% -4.78%
2020
40,127
+1.44%
-
2019
39,559
+0.1%
-
2018
39,518
+0.4%
-
2017
39,362
 - -

Population of 28625 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28625 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
73.9%
74.9%
 -1.34%
Black/African American
12.7%
14.1%
 -9.93%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.3%
7%
 +18.57%
Asian
2.7%
2.5%
 +8.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.4%
 +57.14%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28625 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 28625 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28625 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28625 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.8 +2.7% 41.7 +3.99% 41.9 +0.96%
2020 40.7 +0.25% 40.1 -2.43% 41.5 +3.75%
2019 40.6 +1.25% 41.1 +1.99% 40 0%
2018 40.1 -0.5% 40.3 +0.25% 40 -0.99%
2017 40.3 - 40.2 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 28625 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 28625 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 2,494 -12.74% 2,410 -20.94% 2,162 1,940
10 to 19 2,593 -1.99% 2,675 -19.09% 2,538 2,145
20 to 29 2,082 +21.2% 2,496 -5.43% 2,484 2,354
30 to 39 2,199 -13.94% 2,580 -3.46% 1,879 2,470
40 to 49 2,690 +1.18% 2,131 -5.06% 2,707 2,011
50 to 59 2,847 -7.3% 3,343 -23.96% 2,629 2,589
60 to 69 2,104 +11.15% 2,281 +7.13% 2,343 2,414
70+ 1,817 +16.79% 2,620 +2.87% 2,129 2,686

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28625 zip code is $55,299.00.

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 28625.

  • Under 25
    $37,188.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,722.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,328.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,964.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28625 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 28625, 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 28625 is currently $73,479.00.

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.

4.49% of households in 28625 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 28625 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.70%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.50%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.49%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28625 is $29,984.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28625 by the total population of 28625.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28625 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28625 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
    8.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28625 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28625 zip over the age of 16 is 30,544.

Of those people, a total of 61.20% 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 28625 is 58.10%.

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 28625 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,849 52.90% 9.90%
20 to 24 years 2,152 79.60% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 2,686 83.10% 11.90%
30 to 34 years 1,978 85.70% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 4,679 76.00% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 5,045 84.10% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 2,583 72.40% 4.60%
60 to 64 years 2,674 50.20% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 4,340 18.70% 1.90%
75 years and over 2,558 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28625. 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 24,395 58.10% 4.30%
Black or African American 3,823 72.20% 2.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 76 81.60% 59.70%
Asian 840 84.20% 19.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 528 80.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 882 62.90% 12.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,910 69.30% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,416 57.60% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28625 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 28625 is 17,739, with median earnings of $34,234.00.

Women in 28625 are earning approximately 70.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,739 $34,234.00
Male 9,636 $41,632.00
Female 8,103 $29,499.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28625 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 1,531 $67,583.00
Business and Financial 547 $41,103.00
Computer and Mathematical 236 $59,737.00
Architecture and Engineering 329 $72,806.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $48,295.00
Community and Social Service 256 $38,409.00
Legal 65 $44,076.00
Educational and Library 944 $27,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 234 $44,286.00
Healthcare Practitioners 777 $51,391.00
Healthcare Support 629 $26,911.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $53,482.00
Law Enforcement 182 $48,106.00
Food Preparation and Serving 904 $12,424.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 778 $20,833.00
Personal Care and Service 382 $30,417.00
Sales 1,683 $26,654.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,076 $31,786.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 126 $50,000.00
Construction and Extraction 819 $35,581.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 938 $53,477.00
Production 2,147 $37,068.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,086 $34,554.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28625 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 28625.

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 922 $79,118.00 609 $53,977.00
Business and Financial 204 $81,316.00 343 $36,901.00
Computer and Mathematical 192 $59,333.00 44 $60,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 320 $72,917.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $47,614.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $34,318.00 160 $39,091.00
Legal 17 $0.00 48 $43,152.00
Educational and Library 121 $46,655.00 823 $23,614.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $47,917.00 94 $21,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 160 $39,741.00 617 $55,771.00
Healthcare Support 46 $26,111.00 583 $26,987.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $53,482.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 182 $48,106.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 434 $13,033.00 470 $10,862.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 566 $22,534.00 212 $13,206.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $38,750.00 282 $25,714.00
Sales 761 $35,313.00 922 $15,302.00
Office and Administrative Support 373 $44,238.00 1,703 $30,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 126 $50,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 768 $35,211.00 51 $39,688.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 876 $54,080.00 62 $42,054.00
Production 1,430 $43,589.00 717 $29,870.00
Transportation and Material Moving 963 $39,179.00 123 $11,354.00

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 14,956 households in 28625, 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 10,455 families living in the 28625 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 28625:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,573 835 2,047 4,501
Average Household Size 2.99 2.85 3.4 1.14
Total Families 7,573 835 2,047 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.46 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 10,455 families living in 28625, 8.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28625:

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 16,364 housing units in 28625.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,956 91.40%
Vacant 1,408 8.60%

20.64% of the total 16,364 housing units in 28625 are rental units. This is approximately 3,377 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,209 are occupied by the owner - or 68.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28625 is $855.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28625 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
    370
  • Less than $500
    220
  • $500 to $999
    2,294
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    643
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    94
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    25
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    25
  • $3,000 or more
    76

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28625 is $162,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28625 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,030
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,468
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,328
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,476
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,174
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,302
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    385
  • $1,000,000 or more
    46

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28625. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28625 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    591
  • 1940 to 1949
    418
  • 1950 to 1959
    611
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,582
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,248
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,390
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,211
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,171
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,125
  • 2014 or later
    17

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 28625 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    450
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,147
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,709
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,650

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28625 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28625 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28625.

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
    497
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,508
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,007
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,476
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,066
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,099
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,740
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    374
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    399
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    935
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    851
  • 90 or more minutes
    419

Summary

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