What to know about ZIP 28309
ZIP code 28309 covers ZIP 28309 with a population of about 4,805.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.
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ZIP Code 28309 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,805
Density
N/A
Median income
$54,975
-27% vs US avg
Home value
$139,400
-60% vs US avg
Median rent
$855
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28309
Income and economy in ZIP 28309
Median household income in ZIP 28309 is about $54,975 — about 27% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.3%; unemployment rate near 6.6%; 21.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Education; about 2.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 28309
Median home value is about $139,400 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $855 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 34.0% (about 31.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28309, a household would need roughly $38,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $895. That sits below the local median household income ($54,975), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.