Census ACS · North Carolina
ZIP Code 28601
ZIP code 28601 is located in North Carolina with a population of 52,839. The median household income is $67,839 and the median home value is $236,100.
52,839
Population
$67,839
Median Income
$236,100
Median Home Value
40.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.0% |
| Black | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.9% |
Male: 49.9% · Female: 50.1%
Economy & Income
$67,839
Median Household Income
$39,330
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$236,100
Median Home Value
$951
Median Rent
68.1%
Homeownership
Education
90.0%
High School+
34.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28601 in North Carolina has a population of 52,839 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 28601 is $67,839. The per capita income is $39,330. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
ZIP code 28601 is located in North Carolina.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28601 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 28601 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 1,123 people per square mile. ZIP 28601 is a ZIP code in North Carolina with a population of 52,839.
Median household income is $67,839, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $236,100, with typical rent around $951.
About 34.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 28601: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.