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ZIP 28206 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28206

28206 has a population of 14,726 with a median age of 32.6 yrs (50.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
18.6%-70% vs US avg
x
Black
62.9%+407% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.3%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
8.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.4%+57% vs US avg
x
High school
21.9%-16% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
24.9%-48% vs US avg
x
Never married
55.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.5%+105% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+122% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+114% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.1%+471% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28206

Poverty Rate
23.5%+105% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+122% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+114% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.0%+138% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.8%+69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
33.1%+471% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,726
Median age32.6
Poverty rate23.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White18.6%
Hispanic15.5%
Black62.9%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born30.9%