28697 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28697 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28697 is White. The current unemployment level in 28697 is 3.6%.
| Population | 13,751 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.29% |
| Population Density | 221 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,292 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,331 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $673,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.79% |
28697 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,975 | 86.59% |
| Black | 586 | 4.24% |
| Hispanic | 952 | 6.88% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 132 | 0.95% |
28697 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,307 | 72.45% |
| Black | 119 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 351 | 19.46% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28697 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 711 | 9.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,184 | 16.42% |
| High School Diploma | 1,872 | 25.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 171 | 2.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 242 | 3.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,368 | 18.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,003 | 13.91% |
| Masters Degree | 451 | 6.25% |
| Professional Degree | 141 | 1.96% |
| Doctorate Degree | 68 | 0.94% |