What to know about ZIP 28388
ZIP code 28388 covers ZIP 28388 with a population of about 2,387.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.5 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.
,
ZIP Code 28388 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,387
Density
N/A
Median income
$86,389
+15% vs US avg
Home value
$301,600
-13% vs US avg
Median rent
$965
-17% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28388
Income and economy in ZIP 28388
Median household income in ZIP 28388 is about $86,389 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.9%; unemployment rate near 2.6%; 61.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 9.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 28388
Median home value is about $301,600 — about 13% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $965 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 51.8% (about 13.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28388, a household would need roughly $83,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,937. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($86,389). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.