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Lowell city, NC

ZIP 28098 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28098

28098 has a population of 3,746 with a median age of 41.1 yrs (52.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
11.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.3%-62% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.6%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.0%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
26.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.7%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.3%+88% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.0%+65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.5%+314% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
91.7%+1482% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28098

Poverty Rate
19.0%+65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
57.5%+314% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.7%+46% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.8%+43% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
91.7%+1482% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,746
Median age41.1
Poverty rate19.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.3%
Hispanic15.8%
Black11.8%
Asian2.3%
Foreign-born57.5%