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Leland town, NC

ZIP 28479 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28479

28479 has a population of 6,971 with a median age of 38.9 yrs (52.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.2%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
12.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.2%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
11.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.8%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.4%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
18.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.0%-55% vs US avg
x
High school
29.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.1%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
14.1%+135% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
17.7%+204% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28479

Poverty Rate
6.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.1%+135% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
17.7%+204% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,971
Median age38.9
Poverty rate6.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black12.8%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born0.0%