28675 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28675, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28675 is a zip code in Alleghany County, North Carolina, which covers Cherry Lane, Cranberry, Gap Civil, Glade Creek, Piney Creek, Prathers Creek, and Whitehead, with a total population of 6,527 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 28675 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28675.

The estimated population of people living in 28675 is 6,527, with a median age of 51.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28675 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,527
 -8.51% -6.10%
2020
7,134
+6.37%
-
2019
6,707
 -4.64% -
2018
7,033
+1.18%
-
2017
6,951
 - -

Population of 28675 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28675 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
84.5%
84.7%
 -0.24%
Black/African American
2.7%
3.7%
 -27.03%
Native
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hispanic
9.8%
10.8%
 -9.26%
Asian
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.5%
 +220.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28675 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 28675 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28675 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28675 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.2 +1.39% 51.1 +5.36% 51.2 -0.78%
2020 50.5 +3.48% 48.5 +1.04% 51.6 +2.79%
2019 48.8 +2.95% 48 +5.03% 50.2 +3.93%
2018 47.4 -0.21% 45.7 +1.11% 48.3 -0.62%
2017 47.5 - 45.2 - 48.6 -

The median age of the 28675 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 28675 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 9 320 +4.02% 380 -29.8% 329 262
10 to 19 467 -56.24% 402 2.16% 245 363
20 to 29 296 -14.45% 299 +9.31% 255 304
30 to 39 267 +7.6% 218 +35.39% 279 279
40 to 49 521 -22.72% 605 -36.17% 394 411
50 to 59 578 -18.15% 545 -15.17% 479 462
60 to 69 481 +36.4% 459 +27.44% 677 563
70+ 443 +17.85% 670 +5.71% 524 701

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28675 zip code is $37,558.00.

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 28675.

  • Under 25
    $38,828.00
  • 25 to 44
    $35,398.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,757.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,721.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28675 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 28675, 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 28675 is currently $56,530.00.

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.

4.46% of households in 28675 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 28675 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    38.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28675 is $25,246.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28675 by the total population of 28675.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28675 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28675 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
    13.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28675 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28675 zip over the age of 16 is 5,613.

Of those people, a total of 46.60% 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 28675 is 45.00%.

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 28675 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 285 37.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 309 85.10% 13.30%
25 to 29 years 250 44.40% 16.20%
30 to 34 years 366 73.80% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 583 77.00% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 844 82.20% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 511 64.80% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 733 26.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,042 15.90% 6.60%
75 years and over 690 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28675. 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 5,176 46.20% 3.70%
Black or African American 143 44.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 63.60% 0.00%
Asian 58 50.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 210 53.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 419 65.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,907 44.90% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28675 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 28675 is 2,526, with median earnings of $26,640.00.

Women in 28675 are earning approximately 88.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,526 $26,640.00
Male 1,274 $27,553.00
Female 1,252 $24,432.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28675 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 255 $53,405.00
Business and Financial 17 $27,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 116 $85,732.00
Legal 93 $0.00
Educational and Library 221 $25,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 121 $43,958.00
Healthcare Support 112 $20,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $34,844.00
Food Preparation and Serving 157 $9,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $20,272.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $17,273.00
Sales 256 $25,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 291 $22,956.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $22,917.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $25,449.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $51,250.00
Production 167 $29,282.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $29,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28675 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 28675.

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 163 $70,156.00 92 $37,625.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 14 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $0.00 30 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 99 $85,991.00 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 93 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $6,635.00 167 $26,434.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $45,625.00 102 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 104 $12,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $15,662.00 80 $9,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $20,435.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 26 $15,455.00
Sales 95 $26,741.00 161 $21,360.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $23,750.00 259 $22,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $14,883.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $25,545.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 112 $28,750.00 55 $29,940.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $29,000.00 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 2,849 households in 28675, with an average household size of 2.25 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 1,850 families living in the 28675 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 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 28675:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,431 142 277 999
Average Household Size 2.59 3.7 3.54 1.21
Total Families 1,431 142 277 0
Average Household Size 2.59 3.27 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,850 families living in 28675, 18.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28675:

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 3,723 housing units in 28675.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,849 76.52%
Vacant 874 23.48%

16.22% of the total 3,723 housing units in 28675 are rental units. This is approximately 604 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,157 are occupied by the owner - or 57.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28675 is $675.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28675 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    239
  • $500 to $999
    331
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    34
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 28675 is $172,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28675 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    145
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    354
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    363
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    370
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    492
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    364
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    61
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28675. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28675 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    64
  • 1940 to 1949
    264
  • 1950 to 1959
    173
  • 1960 to 1969
    519
  • 1970 to 1979
    719
  • 1980 to 1989
    520
  • 1990 to 1999
    843
  • 2000 to 2009
    553
  • 2010 to 2013
    59
  • 2014 or later
    9

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 28675 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    134
  • 1 vehicle available
    820
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,019
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    876

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28675 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28675 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28675.

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
    155
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    484
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    419
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    465
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    160
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    55
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    159
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    101
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    98
  • 90 or more minutes
    117

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28675 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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