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ZIP 28649 — 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 28649

28649 has a population of 1,581 with a median age of 49.2 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
100.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
16.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.4%+120% vs US avg
x
High school
33.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.3%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.6%
x
Diversity Index
0/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.7%+89% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
48.7%+739% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28649

Poverty Rate
21.7%+89% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.0%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.6%-78% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
48.7%+739% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,581
Median age49.2
Poverty rate21.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White100.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%