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ZIP 28685 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28685

28685 has a population of 2,345 with a median age of 42.9 yrs (43.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.3%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.2%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
21.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
31.7%+185% vs US avg
x
High school
38.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
4.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.4%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.6%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
2.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Disability
30.9%+131% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28685

Poverty Rate
26.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
30.9%+131% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.9%+73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.4%+126% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,345
Median age42.9
Poverty rate26.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%