Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28215
ZIP code 28215 is located in North Carolina with a population of 65,789. The median household income is $66,065 and the median home value is $273,800.
65,789
Population
$66,065
Median Income
$273,800
Median Home Value
34.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.2% |
| Black | 50.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.4% |
Male: 46.7% · Female: 53.3%
Economy & Income
$66,065
Median Household Income
$31,342
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$273,800
Median Home Value
$1,349
Median Rent
65.7%
Homeownership
Education
83.5%
High School+
30.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28215 in North Carolina has a population of 65,789 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28215 is $66,065. The per capita income is $31,342. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
ZIP code 28215 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28215 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.
ZIP 28215 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 2,280 people per square mile. With 65,789 residents, ZIP 28215 is a ZIP code in North Carolina.
The typical household here earns about $66,065, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $273,800, with typical rent around $1,349.
Roughly 30.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 28215: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.