Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28117
ZIP code 28117 is located in North Carolina with a population of 48,170. The median household income is $109,310 and the median home value is $567,200.
48,170
Population
$109,310
Median Income
$567,200
Median Home Value
43.5
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.8% |
| Black | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.6% |
Male: 49.5% · Female: 50.5%
Economy & Income
$109,310
Median Household Income
$65,567
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$567,200
Median Home Value
$1,593
Median Rent
66.9%
Homeownership
Education
97.6%
High School+
55.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Part of North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28117 in North Carolina has a population of 48,170 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28117 is $109,310. The per capita income is $65,567. The poverty rate is 2.9%.
ZIP code 28117 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28117 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.