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28173

North Carolina · 65,274 residents · 106.329 sq mi
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ZIP 28173 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $608,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Union County median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Union County, 28173 ranks 1st by median household income.

$150,597
US average: $82,259
$608,000
US average: $376,019
58.2%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
28.9%
Age 65+
10.9%
49.9%
50.1%
3.19 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(46,839)
Black7.8%(5,121)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(5,074)
Asian8.1%(5,273)
Other4.5%(2,967)
Diversity Score58%(37,883)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Union County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28079$100,516
28103$76,924
28104$138,017
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28173?

ZIP code 28173 has about 65,274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28173?

The typical household in ZIP code 28173 earns about $150,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28173 expensive?

In ZIP code 28173, the median home is worth about $608,000, and the typical rent is about $1,776 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28173?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28173 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28173?

About 4.4% of people in ZIP code 28173 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024