28079 ZIP Code
Indian Trail, North carolina
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28079 |
| City/Town: | Indian Trail |
| County: | Union |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,539 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,991 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,688 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,054 |
| Median Home Value: | $311,500 |
| Land Area: | 46.6 sq miles
120.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1147, -80.6006 |
Population Information (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,539 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,896 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,643 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,477 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,925 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,399 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,147 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,597 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,267 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,260 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,919 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,563 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,275 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,913 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,389 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 408 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $311,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,752 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,054 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,623 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 431 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,347 | 83.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,276 | 16.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,994 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 704 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,111 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,832 | 22.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,294 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,567 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,975 | 26.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,511 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,991 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,850 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,239 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,688 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,481 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,455 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,026 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,474 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,024 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,368 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 997 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 66 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,965 | 78.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,390 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,324 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,331 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,453 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,464 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,853 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 853 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 412 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 128 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,460 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 375 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 99 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 563 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 567 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,186 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,147 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,195 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,056 | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,784 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,651 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,143 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,475 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 75 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 205 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,194 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,281 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,147 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 724 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,754 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 957 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 539 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,820 | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,288 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,957 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,938 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,379 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 616 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,710 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,044 | 81.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,946 | 22.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,735 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,618 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,264 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,717 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 385 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 505 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,744 | 90.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 392 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 36 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 87 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 132 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 215 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 181 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 267 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 150 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,726 | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,116 | 36.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,533 | 25.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 811 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 850 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 582 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 88 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 146 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 52 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 11 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 197 | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,069 | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,426 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,773 | 34.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,578 | 11.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,869 | 57.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 631 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,937 | 36.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 62 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 196 | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,113 | 22.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,195 | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,119 | 30.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 260 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 219 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 318 | 2.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,086 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,390 | 29.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,950 | 43.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,024 | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 100 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28079 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,672 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $530 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,752 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.16 | 2.38 |
Households (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,623 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,007 | 66.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,603 | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,624 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,492 | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,005 | 44.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,026 | 22.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,424 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,911 | 25.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,697 | 62.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 404 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,050 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,081 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,130 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 396 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 576 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,313 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,448 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,397 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,811 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,995 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,445 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,520 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 463 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,781 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,276 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,448 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,789 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,002 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,666 | 76.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,655 | 34.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28079 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,301 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 474 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,238 | 894.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,238 | 894.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,238 | 894.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,315 | 277.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 238 | 50.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,531 | 323.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 12.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,062 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,924 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,138 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,209 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,017 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 715 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 197 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28079 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,623 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,366 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Indian Trail, NC28079