ZIP Code 28079: Population, Income, Housing

State: NC
Total population: 43,035 Household income: $100,516 Rent: $2,025

Overview

Total population
43,035
Rent
$2,025
Year built
2004
Household income
$100,516
Per capita income
$40,750
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
3.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
North Carolina
County
Union County
City
Indian Trail
Total population
43,035
Adults over 25
27,880
Total households
14,392
Household size
3.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$100,516
Per capita income
$40,750
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,025
Year built
2004
Households that rent
20.7%
Households that own
79.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
7.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
71.4%
Black
11%
Asian
3.2%
Two or more races
9.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino
88.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
18,438 (82.5%)
Commute time to work
28 mins
Work from home
3,915 (17.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
24%
High school graduate or GED
23.5%
Some college or associate degree
12.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 28079 with: Union County, NC Charlotte metro area, NC-SC North Carolina United States

ZIP 28079

Total population43,035
Rent$2,025
Year built2004
Household income$100,516
Per capita income$40,750
Poverty rate6.2%
Unemployment rateN/A

Union County, NC

Total population250,958
Rent$1,496
Year built2000
Household income$102,900
Per capita income$46,949
Poverty rate7.7%
Unemployment rate2.9%

Charlotte Metro Area, NC-SC

Total population2,768,407
Rent$1,473
Year built1996
Household income$83,304
Per capita income$46,738
Poverty rate10.6%
Unemployment rate3.6%

North Carolina State

Total population10,730,404
Rent$1,228
Year built1991
Household income$72,388
Per capita income$41,385
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP28079 CountyUnion, NCMetro AreaCharlotte metro area, NC-SCStateNorth CarolinaCountryUnited States
Total population43,035250,9582,768,40710,730,404334,922,499
Rent$2,025$1,496$1,473$1,228$1,413
Year built20042000199619911980
Household income$100,516$102,900$83,304$72,388$80,734
Per capita income$40,750$46,949$46,738$41,385$44,673
Poverty rate6.2%7.7%10.6%13%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.9%3.6%3.6%4%

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Summary for 28079

Rent & Income

In 28079, the typical monthly rent is $2,025 and the typical household income is $100,516. Rent here is higher than North Carolina, and household income is higher than North Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 6.2%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 20.7% of households. About 48.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 40.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 28079 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 28079 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 28079 compares in North Carolina (126 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,025 126 / 126 from lower rent $733 – $2,025
Household income $100,516 28 / 126 from higher income $42,810 – $165,586
Poverty rate 6.2% 21 / 126 from lower poverty 2.3% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 28079

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 126th out of 126 ZIP Codes in North Carolina. In North Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $733 in ZIP 28645 up to $2,025 in ZIP 28079.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 28079 ranks 28th out of 126 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $42,810 in ZIP 27893 up to $165,586 in ZIP 27519.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 21st out of 126 ZIP Codes. Across North Carolina, figures vary from 2.3% in ZIP 27502 up to 34.4% in ZIP 28607.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 28079 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,025 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 28079

Annual Household Income: $100,516

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 28079

Estimated Rate: 6.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 28079

In ZIP Code 28079, households that rent: 2,984 (20.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,984 20.7%
Owner-Occupied 11,408 79.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 28079

In ZIP Code 28079, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,451 (48.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,451 48.6%
Other renter households 1,533 51.4%
Total renter households 2,984 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 28079

Less than High School: 6,678 people (24%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,556 people (23.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,466 people (12.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,180 people (40.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,880

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.