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ZIP 28617 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28617

28617 has a population of 1,469 with a median age of 53.0 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.1%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.2%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
25.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
28.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.1%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.6%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
15.7%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 28617

Poverty Rate
12.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.9%+62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.8%+69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,469
Median age53.0
Poverty rate12.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.8%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%