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ZIP 28781 — 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 28781

28781 has a population of 1,058 with a median age of 59.0 yrs (55.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
8.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
7.0%-68% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.0%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
37.0%+127% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.2%-44% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.9%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
70.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.7%-57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.3%+140% vs US avg
x
Veterans
23.3%+288% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28781

Poverty Rate
3.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
23.3%+288% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.3%+140% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.8%+60% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.7%-69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,058
Median age59.0
Poverty rate3.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born33.3%