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East Flat Rock CDP, NC

ZIP 28726 — 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 28726

28726 has a population of 4,373 with a median age of 29.7 yrs (38.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.0%+15% vs US avg
x
Black
7.4%-40% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
29.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.6%+48% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.1%+90% vs US avg
x
High school
42.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.0%-73% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.7%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.1%+203% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.7%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.3%+175% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
92.7%+1498% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28726

Poverty Rate
14.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
42.1%+203% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.3%+175% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.7%-13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.7%+196% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.1%+54% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
92.7%+1498% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,373
Median age29.7
Poverty rate14.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.0%
Hispanic29.8%
Black7.4%
Asian2.0%
Foreign-born42.1%