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ZIP 28606 — 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 28606

28606 has a population of 1,743 with a median age of 59.9 yrs (55.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.1%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.1%-36% vs US avg
x
18–64
43.5%-29% vs US avg
x
65+
42.4%+160% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
23.7%+113% vs US avg
x
High school
30.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
16.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.3%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28606

Poverty Rate
15.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.5%+69% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,743
Median age59.9
Poverty rate15.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.0%