Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28173
ZIP code 28173 is located in North Carolina with a population of 63,503. The median household income is $146,196 and the median home value is $558,500.
63,503
Population
$146,196
Median Income
$558,500
Median Home Value
41.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.4% |
| Black | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.8% |
Male: 50.3% · Female: 49.7%
Economy & Income
$146,196
Median Household Income
$60,792
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$558,500
Median Home Value
$1,700
Median Rent
89.4%
Homeownership
Education
94.9%
High School+
57.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Part of North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28173 in North Carolina has a population of 63,503 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28173 is $146,196. The per capita income is $60,792. The poverty rate is 4.0%.
ZIP code 28173 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28173 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.