Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28540
ZIP code 28540 is located in North Carolina with a population of 50,808. The median household income is $61,462 and the median home value is $201,700.
50,808
Population
$61,462
Median Income
$201,700
Median Home Value
29.0
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.1% |
| Black | 15.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 3.5% |
Male: 53.4% · Female: 46.6%
Economy & Income
$61,462
Median Household Income
$29,699
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$201,700
Median Home Value
$1,014
Median Rent
59.1%
Homeownership
Education
91.9%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28540 in North Carolina has a population of 50,808 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28540 is $61,462. The per capita income is $29,699. The poverty rate is 15.6%.
ZIP code 28540 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28540 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 28540 skews on age — the median resident is 29.0, younger than the national median. With 50,808 residents, ZIP 28540 is a ZIP code in North Carolina.
The typical household here earns about $61,462, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.6%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $201,700, with typical rent around $1,014.
23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.