Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28216
ZIP code 28216 is located in North Carolina with a population of 54,052. The median household income is $64,977 and the median home value is $246,100.
54,052
Population
$64,977
Median Income
$246,100
Median Home Value
35.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.6% |
| Black | 60.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.0% |
Male: 47.6% · Female: 52.4%
Economy & Income
$64,977
Median Household Income
$35,092
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$246,100
Median Home Value
$1,464
Median Rent
50.9%
Homeownership
Education
89.3%
High School+
34.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28216 in North Carolina has a population of 54,052 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28216 is $64,977. The per capita income is $35,092. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
ZIP code 28216 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28216 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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in ZIP 28216: 50.9% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 54,052 residents, ZIP 28216 is a ZIP code in North Carolina.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,977 — below the US median of $78,538. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $246,100, with typical rent around $1,464.
About 34.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.