Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28205
ZIP code 28205 is located in North Carolina with a population of 51,297. The median household income is $72,479 and the median home value is $410,800.
51,297
Population
$72,479
Median Income
$410,800
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.9% |
| Black | 25.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.7% |
Male: 51.4% · Female: 48.6%
Economy & Income
$72,479
Median Household Income
$49,560
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$410,800
Median Home Value
$1,376
Median Rent
41.8%
Homeownership
Education
85.5%
High School+
46.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Part of North Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28205 in North Carolina has a population of 51,297 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28205 is $72,479. The per capita income is $49,560. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
ZIP code 28205 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28205 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.