Area Code 228

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Area Code 228 Map

Area Code 228 Overview

418,601
TOTAL POPULATION
205,801
MALE POPULATION
212,800
FEMALE POPULATION
96.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,364
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,518
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,911
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,902
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
10.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
205,434
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 228

The most populous races in Area Code 228 are White / Caucasian (291,398 | 69.6%), Black / African American (86,197 | 20.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (24,321 | 5.8%).
Race in Area Code 228
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,6882.1%
Black / African American86,19720.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1910.1%
Hispanic or Latino24,3215.8%
Native / Alaskan1,2800.3%
White / Caucasian291,39869.6%
Two or more Races22,3775.3%
Some other Race8,4702.0%
Total418,601100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 228

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 228 are English (45,434 | 10.8%), American (40,653 | 9.7%), Irish (37,174 | 8.9%), German (34,761 | 8.3%), and French (23,181 | 5.5%), together accounting for 43.3% of all Area Code 228 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 228
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,8010.4%
Albanian320.0%
American40,6539.7%
Apache600.0%
Arab8290.2%
Argentinean310.0%
Armenian920.0%
Australian1450.0%
Austrian3200.1%
Bangladeshi190.0%
Barbadian610.0%
Basque920.0%
Belgian620.0%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese6860.2%
Blackfeet1360.0%
Bolivian670.0%
Brazilian810.0%
British2,5340.6%
British West Indian20.0%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese1,2970.3%
Cajun4140.1%
Canadian4980.1%
Cape Verdean390.0%
Celtic420.0%
Central American3,8480.9%
Central American Indian1090.0%
Cherokee1,3350.3%
Chickasaw200.0%
Chilean90.0%
Chinese3000.1%
Chippewa1340.0%
Choctaw1,1520.3%
Colombian4600.1%
Comanche200.0%
Costa Rican1680.0%
Cree50.0%
Creek2070.1%
Croatian8540.2%
Cuban6840.2%
Czech5270.1%
Czechoslovakian1000.0%
Danish3680.1%
Dominican1,4290.3%
Dutch2,4650.6%
Dutch West Indian200.0%
Eastern European3260.1%
English45,43410.8%
Ethiopian380.0%
European5,3041.3%
Filipino280.0%
Finnish2280.1%
French23,1815.5%
French American Indian350.0%
French Canadian3,0770.7%
German34,7618.3%
Greek1,1160.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2090.1%
Guatemalan9390.2%
Guyanese430.0%
Haitian1750.0%
Honduran1,9830.5%
Houma590.0%
Hungarian2890.1%
Indian (Asian)1,1960.3%
Inupiat30.0%
Iranian3190.1%
Irish37,1748.9%
Iroquois730.0%
Israeli400.0%
Italian14,2693.4%
Jamaican7440.2%
Japanese710.0%
Jordanian700.0%
Korean4,0011.0%
Lebanese3630.1%
Lithuanian2560.1%
Lumbee250.0%
Malaysian1150.0%
Maltese260.0%
Mexican8,0281.9%
Mexican American Indian1890.1%
Mongolian80.0%
Native Hawaiian2100.1%
Navajo340.0%
New Zealander220.0%
Nicaraguan570.0%
Nigerian4610.1%
Northern European3220.1%
Norwegian2,1700.5%
Pakistani2320.1%
Palestinian140.0%
Panamanian4470.1%
Pennsylvania German1620.0%
Peruvian3100.1%
Polish4,4431.1%
Portuguese4310.1%
Puerto Rican5,5621.3%
Romanian460.0%
Russian1,0210.2%
Salvadoran2540.1%
Samoan1440.0%
Scandinavian7600.2%
Scotch-Irish5,5001.3%
Scottish8,2912.0%
Serbian60.0%
Sioux1050.0%
Slavic2900.1%
Slovak4020.1%
Slovene190.0%
South African960.0%
South American1,1830.3%
Spaniard8530.2%
Spanish1,7890.4%
Spanish American160.0%
Sri Lankan4,2531.0%
Subsaharan African2,5040.6%
Swedish1,8340.4%
Swiss2690.1%
Syrian390.0%
Thai1,1770.3%
Tongan590.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian270.0%
Turkish940.0%
Ukrainian4380.1%
Venezuelan3060.1%
Welsh1,7670.4%
West Indian1390.0%
Yaqui340.0%
Yugoslavian2290.1%
Zimbabwean50.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 228

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 228 came from Latin America (6,474 | 1.5%), Asia (5,372 | 1.3%), Central America (4,131 | 1.0%), South Eastern Asia (3,575 | 0.9%), and Mexico (2,048 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.2% of all Area Code 228 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 228
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4620.1%
Argentina240.0%
Armenia540.0%
Asia5,3721.3%
Australia670.0%
Austria210.0%
Azores50.0%
Belgium50.0%
Belize520.0%
Bolivia700.0%
Brazil1170.0%
Bulgaria240.0%
Cambodia130.0%
Cameroon740.0%
Canada3500.1%
Caribbean1,8130.4%
Central America4,1311.0%
Chile120.0%
China3410.1%
Colombia1320.0%
Costa Rica880.0%
Cuba720.0%
Czechoslovakia130.0%
Dominica20.0%
Dominican Republic9770.2%
Eastern Africa1550.0%
Eastern Asia9110.2%
Eastern Europe4180.1%
Egypt80.0%
El Salvador1530.0%
England2890.1%
Ethiopia1080.0%
Europe2,0010.5%
France1530.0%
Germany6370.2%
Ghana40.0%
Greece1020.0%
Grenada210.0%
Guatemala3840.1%
Guyana70.0%
Haiti1240.0%
Honduras1,2580.3%
Hong Kong160.0%
India4100.1%
Iran200.0%
Ireland240.0%
Italy430.0%
Jamaica5280.1%
Japan1110.0%
Jordan420.0%
Korea4590.1%
Latin America6,4741.5%
Liberia140.0%
Lithuania240.0%
Malaysia540.0%
Mexico2,0480.5%
Middle Africa740.0%
Morocco60.0%
Nepal870.0%
Netherlands710.0%
Nicaragua270.0%
Nigeria150.0%
Northern Africa140.0%
Northern Europe4860.1%
Norway280.0%
Oceania890.0%
Pakistan620.0%
Panama1210.0%
Peru1560.0%
Philippines1,4240.3%
Poland50.0%
Portugal130.0%
Romania180.0%
Russia590.0%
Saudi Arabia1430.0%
Scotland710.0%
Sierra Leone190.0%
South Africa1450.0%
South America5300.1%
South Central Asia5790.1%
South Eastern Asia3,5750.9%
Southern Europe2020.1%
Spain220.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines210.0%
Syria280.0%
Taiwan1390.0%
Thailand1910.1%
Trinidad and Tobago330.0%
Turkey130.0%
Ukraine1180.0%
Vietnam1,8850.4%
West Indies350.0%
Western Africa520.0%
Western Asia3070.1%
Western Europe8870.2%
Zimbabwe80.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 228

Sex and Age in Area Code 228

The most populous age groups in Area Code 228 are 10 to 14 Years (15,408 | 7.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (14,956 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,257 (6.4%)11,930 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years12,437 (6.0%)13,671 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years15,408 (7.5%)13,439 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years14,360 (7.0%)12,754 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years13,399 (6.5%)12,424 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years13,907 (6.8%)14,129 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years13,055 (6.3%)13,649 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years13,172 (6.4%)14,913 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years12,159 (5.9%)12,478 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years12,435 (6.0%)13,037 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years13,222 (6.4%)13,494 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years14,379 (7.0%)13,902 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years12,995 (6.3%)14,956 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years10,523 (5.1%)11,664 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years9,243 (4.5%)10,881 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years6,000 (2.9%)6,907 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years3,015 (1.5%)4,408 (2.1%)
85 Years and over2,835 (1.4%)4,164 (2.0%)
Total205,801 (100.0%)212,800 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 228

Median Family Size in Area Code 228

The median family size in Area Code 228 is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (26,246 | 24.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16869 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,854 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 228
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple74,264 (68.5%)3.14
Single Male/Father7,854 (7.2%)2.97
Single Female/Mother26,246 (24.2%)3.17
Total Families108,364 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Area Code 228

The median household size in Area Code 228 is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (26,246 | 16.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34913 persons per household. non-family households (53,742 | 33.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 228
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple74,264 (45.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father7,854 (4.8%)3.26
Single Female/Mother26,246 (16.2%)3.35
Non-family53,742 (33.2%)1.18
Total Households162,106 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 228

Out of a total of 162,106 households in Area Code 228, 108,364 (66.8%) are family households, while 53,742 (33.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 48,454, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,653.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 228
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,653 (28.2%)
2-Person Households48,454 (29.9%)7,139 (4.4%)
3-Person Households25,726 (15.9%)608 (0.4%)
4-Person Households19,799 (12.2%)249 (0.2%)
5-Person Households8,860 (5.5%)55 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,180 (2.0%)27 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,345 (1.5%)11 (0.0%)
Total108,364 (66.8%)53,742 (33.2%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 228

Fertility by Age in Area Code 228

Average fertility rate in Area Code 228 is 59.8 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.5 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years90 (1.6%)22.0
20 to 34 years4,352 (77.5%)105.5
35 to 50 years1,175 (20.9%)37.0
Total5,617 (100.0%)59.8

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 228

60.9% of women with births (5,617) in Area Code 228 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 228
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,486 (57.1%)1,866 (42.9%)
35 to 50 years479 (40.8%)696 (59.2%)
Total3,419 (60.9%)2,198 (39.1%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 228

Average fertility rate in Area Code 228 is 59.8 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 139.2 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 228
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School553 (9.9%)49.0
High School Diploma1,400 (24.9%)75.3
College or Associate's Degree2,272 (40.5%)65.6
Bachelor's Degree633 (11.3%)72.2
Graduate Degree759 (13.5%)139.2
Total5,617 (100.0%)59.8

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 228

39.1% of women with births in Area Code 228 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 74.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 228
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School134 (24.2%)419 (75.8%)
High School Diploma481 (34.4%)919 (65.6%)
College or Associate's Degree925 (40.7%)1,347 (59.3%)
Bachelor's Degree228 (36.0%)405 (64.0%)
Graduate Degree565 (74.4%)194 (25.6%)
Total3,419 (60.9%)2,198 (39.1%)

Income in Area Code 228

Income Overview in Area Code 228

Per Capita Income in Area Code 228 is $30,364, while median incomes of families and households are $70,518 and $56,911 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income418,601$30,364
Median Family Income108,364$70,518
Mean Family Income108,364$2,052,013
Median Household Income162,106$56,911
Mean Household Income162,106$1,749,114
Income Deficit108,364$10,902
Wage / Income Gap (%)418,60131.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)418,60168.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index418,60110.53

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 228

Average Earnings in Area Code 228 are $34,382, $42,609 for men and $28,346 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 228
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male105,589 (52.0%)$42,609
Female97,348 (48.0%)$28,346
Total202,937 (100.0%)$34,382

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 228

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 228 are $100,000+ for men (13,117 | 12.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (7,575 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 228
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,295 (4.1%)6,728 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,472 (2.3%)4,274 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,057 (2.9%)3,979 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,718 (2.6%)3,435 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,181 (3.0%)4,647 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,814 (2.7%)3,741 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,394 (2.3%)4,189 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,877 (2.7%)3,784 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,688 (2.5%)4,201 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,693 (3.5%)4,156 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,640 (7.2%)6,483 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,445 (6.1%)7,575 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,469 (5.2%)4,878 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,607 (5.3%)5,339 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,519 (5.2%)5,659 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,208 (4.0%)4,519 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,682 (9.2%)6,369 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,904 (6.5%)3,719 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,809 (10.2%)5,431 (5.6%)
$100,000+13,117 (12.4%)4,242 (4.4%)
Total105,589 (100.0%)97,348 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228

Average earnings in Area Code 228 are $1,145,320 for men and $783,492 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $1,765,214, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $614,631. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $1,274,074, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $336,287.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$614,631$336,287
High School Diploma$939,032$542,081
College or Associate's Degree$1,126,791$767,878
Bachelor's Degree$1,325,296$896,375
Graduate Degree$1,765,214$1,274,074
Total$1,145,320$783,492

Family Income in Area Code 228

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 228

According to the Area Code 228 family income data, there are 452,962 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 418.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 81,598 families (75.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 228
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000126,027116.3%
$10,000 to $14,99981,59875.3%
$15,000 to $24,999179,234165.4%
$25,000 to $34,999185,844171.5%
$35,000 to $49,999314,256290.0%
$50,000 to $74,999451,336416.5%
$75,000 to $99,999343,080316.6%
$100,000 to $149,999452,962418.0%
$150,000 to $199,999201,340185.8%
$200,000+156,586144.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 228

6-person families (2,666 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 228 with $101,280 per family, while 2-person families (51,616 | 47.6%) have the highest median income of $33,347 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 228
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families51,616 (47.6%)$66,693
3-Person Families25,296 (23.3%)$72,560
4-Person Families18,757 (17.3%)$80,476
5-Person Families7,948 (7.3%)$86,642
6-Person Families2,666 (2.5%)$101,280
7+ Person Families2,081 (1.9%)$72,448
Total108,364 (100.0%)$70,518

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 228

The median family income in Area Code 228 is $70,518, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,724) having the highest median family income of $130,240, while families with no earners (19,444) have the lowest median family income of $43,841, accounting for 9.0% and 17.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 228
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners19,444 (17.9%)$43,841
1 Earner39,201 (36.2%)$52,793
2 Earners39,995 (36.9%)$96,938
3+ Earners9,724 (9.0%)$130,240
Total108,364 (100.0%)$70,518

Household Income in Area Code 228

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 228

With 645,668 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 228, accounting for 398.3% of all households. In contrast, only 175,237 households (108.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 228
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000262,612162.0%
$10,000 to $14,999217,546134.2%
$15,000 to $24,999370,412228.5%
$25,000 to $34,999340,098209.8%
$35,000 to $49,999510,310314.8%
$50,000 to $74,999645,668398.3%
$75,000 to $99,999454,707280.5%
$100,000 to $149,999529,600326.7%
$150,000 to $199,999223,058137.6%
$200,000+175,237108.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 228

The median household income in Area Code 228 is $56,911, with the highest median household income of $68,512 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 61,384 households (37.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,530, with 5,214 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 228
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,214 (3.2%)$40,530
25 to 44 Years50,702 (31.3%)$59,403
45 to 64 Years61,384 (37.9%)$68,512
65+ Years44,806 (27.6%)$49,063
Total162,106 (100.0%)$56,911

Poverty in Area Code 228

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 228

With 15.3% poverty level for males and 18.9% for females among the residents of Area Code 228, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,799 males (29.6%) and 964 females (32.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,799 (29.6%)2,992 (25.6%)
5 Years463 (19.8%)964 (32.5%)
6 to 11 Years4,046 (24.9%)3,940 (25.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,816 (20.6%)1,641 (20.0%)
15 Years307 (11.2%)728 (27.5%)
16 and 17 Years946 (15.7%)1,026 (18.5%)
18 to 24 Years3,895 (22.6%)4,206 (25.3%)
25 to 34 Years3,345 (12.9%)6,116 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,060 (12.4%)5,568 (20.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,532 (10.0%)3,760 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,689 (13.6%)4,345 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,916 (9.8%)2,441 (10.9%)
75 Years and over882 (7.6%)2,030 (13.7%)
Total30,696 (15.3%)39,757 (18.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 228

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 228, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.4% of males and 89.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,048 (70.4%)8,705 (74.4%)
5 Years1,871 (80.2%)1,999 (67.5%)
6 to 11 Years12,192 (75.1%)11,299 (74.2%)
12 to 14 Years6,992 (79.4%)6,562 (80.0%)
15 Years2,440 (88.8%)1,916 (72.5%)
16 and 17 Years5,078 (84.3%)4,527 (81.5%)
18 to 24 Years13,309 (77.4%)12,397 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years22,646 (87.1%)21,432 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years21,658 (87.6%)21,768 (79.6%)
45 to 54 Years22,827 (90.0%)22,724 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years23,520 (86.4%)24,382 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years17,691 (90.2%)19,901 (89.1%)
75 Years and over10,709 (92.4%)12,744 (86.3%)
Total169,981 (84.7%)170,356 (81.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 228

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 228 show that 6.1% or 4,544 of the total 74,264 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 30.9%, comprising of 166 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.7%, which includes 2,047 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 228
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children41,777 (95.3%)2,047 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children22,552 (93.4%)1,603 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children5,019 (87.3%)728 (12.7%)
5 or more Children372 (69.1%)166 (30.9%)
Total69,720 (93.9%)4,544 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 228

According to the poverty data in Area Code 228, 17.9% or 1,406 single-father households and 33.1% or 8,688 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 317 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 228
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children316 (10.0%)1,187 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children907 (21.7%)5,126 (36.4%)
3 or 4 Children112 (25.3%)2,058 (66.2%)
5 or more Children71 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)
Total1,406 (17.9%)8,688 (33.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 228

The poverty data for Area Code 228 shows that 4,544 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 10,094 of the single-parent households (29.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 166 households (30.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 388 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 228
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,047 (4.7%)1,503 (12.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,603 (6.6%)6,033 (33.0%)
3 or 4 Children728 (12.7%)2,170 (61.1%)
5 or more Children166 (30.9%)388 (100.0%)
Total4,544 (6.1%)10,094 (29.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 228

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 228

Among the 179,482 employed individuals in Area Code 228, private company employees (113,349 | 63.1%), federal government employees (18,030 | 10.1%), and local government employees (13,269 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 228
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees113,34963.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,6293.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,4495.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,5205.3%
Local Government Employees13,2697.4%
State Government Employees8,8424.9%
Federal Government Employees18,03010.1%
Unpaid Family Workers3940.2%
Total179,482100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 228

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 228, out of the total population over 16 years of age (333,064), 61.7% or 205,434 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 16,435 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.0% or 22,437 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 435.6% or 37,557 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,623 (39.7%)37,557 (435.6%)
20 to 24 Years18,597 (72.0%)47,797 (257.0%)
25 to 29 Years22,817 (81.4%)58,226 (255.2%)
30 to 34 Years22,436 (84.0%)48,711 (217.1%)
35 to 44 Years43,608 (82.7%)73,171 (167.8%)
45 to 54 Years41,635 (79.8%)57,291 (137.6%)
55 to 59 Years18,677 (66.0%)17,033 (91.2%)
60 to 64 Years13,810 (49.4%)6,685 (48.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,128 (19.2%)10,851 (133.5%)
75 Years and over1,609 (5.9%)2,008 (124.7%)
Total205,434 (61.7%)16,426 (8.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 228, 77.0% of individuals (166,229) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (215,882) are in the labor force, with 161.0% or 267,629 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 45,735 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 280.6% or 35,504 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,652 (55.1%)64,473 (280.6%)
High School Diploma41,679 (70.3%)126,823 (214.0%)
College / Associate Degree65,796 (80.7%)116,445 (142.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45,734 (87.7%)47,983 (92.0%)
Total166,229 (77.0%)347,570 (161.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 228

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 228 are Community & Social Service (18,228 | 10.4%), Management (16,384 | 9.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,289 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (11,677 | 6.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (8,476 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 228

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 228, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (79.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.6%), and Health Technologists (75.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 228
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,182 (56.0%)7,202 (44.0%)
Business & Financial2,599 (42.2%)3,554 (57.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,339 (74.8%)2,137 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics2,561 (70.8%)1,058 (29.2%)
Architecture & Engineering2,521 (88.1%)339 (11.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,257 (62.9%)740 (37.1%)
Community & Social Service 5,549 (30.4%)12,679 (69.6%)
Education, Arts & Media1,333 (46.0%)1,563 (54.0%)
Legal Services & Support437 (33.9%)853 (66.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,410 (20.6%)9,267 (79.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,369 (57.9%)996 (42.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,341 (23.4%)10,948 (76.6%)
Health Technologists2,013 (24.2%)6,314 (75.8%)
Total (Category)27,010 (42.5%)36,520 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)89,294 (50.8%)86,477 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 228 are Food Preparation & Serving (12,830 | 7.3%), Personal Care & Service (6,493 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,920 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (5,106 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (4,622 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 228

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 228, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.8%), Security & Protection (80.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.3%), Personal Care & Service (62.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 228
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support444 (8.7%)4,662 (91.3%)
Security & Protection3,732 (80.7%)890 (19.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,330 (77.0%)696 (23.0%)
Law Enforcement1,402 (87.8%)194 (12.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,467 (42.6%)7,363 (57.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,194 (53.9%)2,726 (46.1%)
Personal Care & Service2,445 (37.7%)4,048 (62.3%)
Total (Category)15,282 (43.7%)19,689 (56.3%)
Total (Overall)89,294 (50.8%)86,477 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 228 are Office & Administration (18,338 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (17,937 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 228

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 228
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,022 (44.7%)9,915 (55.3%)
Office & Administration3,408 (18.6%)14,930 (81.4%)
Total (Category)11,430 (31.5%)24,845 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)89,294 (50.8%)86,477 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 228 are Construction & Extraction (11,653 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,587 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (884 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 228

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 228
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry865 (97.9%)19 (2.1%)
Construction & Extraction10,872 (93.3%)781 (6.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,453 (98.0%)134 (2.0%)
Total (Category)18,190 (95.1%)934 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)89,294 (50.8%)86,477 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 228 are Production (10,209 | 5.8%), Transportation (6,999 | 4.0%), and Material Moving (4,663 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 228

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 228
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8,094 (79.3%)2,115 (20.7%)
Transportation5,661 (80.9%)1,338 (19.1%)
Material Moving3,627 (77.8%)1,036 (22.2%)
Total (Category)17,382 (79.5%)4,489 (20.5%)
Total (Overall)89,294 (50.8%)86,477 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 228

Employment Industries in Area Code 228

The major employment industries in Area Code 228 include Health Care & Social Assistance (26,920 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (18,143 | 10.3%), Manufacturing (18,056 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (15,931 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (15,064 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 228

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 228

The Area Code 228 industries that see more men than women are Utilities (91.7%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.8%), and Construction (88.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.4%), Educational Services (72.3%), and Finance & Insurance (68.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 228
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,149 (87.6%)162 (12.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction742 (90.8%)75 (9.2%)
Construction12,122 (88.1%)1,632 (11.9%)
Manufacturing14,155 (78.4%)3,901 (21.6%)
Wholesale Trade2,726 (80.3%)668 (19.7%)
Retail Trade7,912 (43.6%)10,231 (56.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,960 (71.9%)1,940 (28.1%)
Utilities2,124 (91.7%)192 (8.3%)
Information1,392 (66.8%)691 (33.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,845 (31.4%)4,026 (68.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,311 (45.3%)1,582 (54.7%)
Professional & Scientific3,113 (41.2%)4,437 (58.8%)
Enterprise Management58 (47.5%)64 (52.5%)
Administrative & Support3,438 (60.4%)2,253 (39.6%)
Educational Services4,166 (27.7%)10,898 (72.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,269 (19.6%)21,651 (80.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,661 (50.1%)4,650 (49.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,668 (48.1%)8,263 (51.9%)
Public Administration6,508 (58.0%)4,706 (42.0%)
Total89,294 (50.8%)86,477 (49.2%)

Education in Area Code 228

School Enrollment in Area Code 228

The most common levels of schooling among the 96,968 students in Area Code 228 are middle school (22,664 | 23.4%), high school (21,521 | 22.2%), and elementary school (21,443 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 228
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,8526.0%
Kindergarten4,6154.8%
Elementary School21,44322.1%
Middle School22,66423.4%
High School21,52122.2%
College / Undergraduate17,50818.1%
Graduate / Professional3,3653.5%
Total96,968100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 228

Out of a total of 96,968 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 228, 13,576 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 83,392 (86.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,749 (39.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,765 (90.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 228
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,639 (60.1%)1,749 (39.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old20,841 (86.0%)3,385 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24,749 (88.4%)3,237 (11.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,526 (90.0%)1,619 (10.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,355 (88.6%)690 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,765 (90.8%)687 (9.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,223 (82.1%)918 (17.9%)
35 Years and over4,296 (76.9%)1,289 (23.1%)
Total83,392 (86.0%)13,576 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 228

Business (14,832 | 20.2%), education (12,816 | 17.4%), science & technology (10,394 | 14.1%), arts & humanities (4,700 | 6.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (4,431 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 73,550 individuals in Area Code 228 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 228
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,4424.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,4316.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8773.9%
Psychology3,6735.0%
Social Sciences3,0774.2%
Engineering3,8035.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies4390.6%
Science & Technology10,39414.1%
Business14,83220.2%
Education12,81617.4%
Literature & Languages2,1082.9%
Liberal Arts & History3,0914.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1,7222.3%
Communications2,1452.9%
Arts & Humanities4,7006.4%
Total73,550100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 228

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 228

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 228 are males with 2 vehicles (36,418, accounting for 39.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (32,191, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 228
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,787 (1.9%)1,943 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle15,936 (17.4%)19,776 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles36,418 (39.8%)32,191 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles23,416 (25.6%)20,145 (23.5%)
4 Vehicles8,931 (9.8%)7,644 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles4,922 (5.4%)3,911 (4.6%)
Total91,410 (100.0%)85,610 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 228

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 228 are 15 to 19 minutes (29,450 commuters, 17.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (27,366 commuters, 16.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (22,911 commuters, 13.5%).
Commute Time in Area Code 228
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,5252.7%
5 to 9 Minutes16,4659.7%
10 to 14 Minutes22,91113.5%
15 to 19 Minutes29,45017.4%
20 to 24 Minutes27,36616.1%
25 to 29 Minutes12,7867.5%
30 to 34 Minutes22,15513.1%
35 to 39 Minutes4,4512.6%
40 to 44 Minutes6,0633.6%
45 to 59 Minutes10,5216.2%
60 to 89 Minutes8,7735.2%
90 or more Minutes4,1962.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 228

The most common commute times in Area Code 228 are 15 to 19 minutes (14,541 commuters, 16.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,909 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 228
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,398 (2.7%)2,127 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,724 (8.7%)8,741 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,980 (12.4%)11,931 (14.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes14,541 (16.4%)14,909 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,890 (15.6%)13,476 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,355 (7.1%)6,431 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes11,990 (13.5%)10,165 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,202 (2.5%)2,249 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,845 (4.3%)2,218 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,974 (6.7%)4,547 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,005 (6.8%)2,768 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes2,962 (3.3%)1,234 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 228

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 228 are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (12,508, 14.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (14,867, 18.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 228
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,273 (11.6%)3,089 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,230 (7.0%)2,141 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,004 (6.8%)2,707 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12,508 (14.1%)8,279 (10.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10,357 (11.7%)9,903 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,146 (11.4%)14,867 (18.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,820 (8.8%)10,188 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,719 (6.4%)6,787 (8.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,175 (2.5%)3,689 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,130 (3.5%)4,861 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,320 (1.5%)1,904 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,425 (1.6%)1,161 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,625 (6.3%)5,476 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,134 (6.9%)5,744 (7.1%)
Total88,866 (100.0%)80,796 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 228

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 228

Of the total 162,106 dwellings in Area Code 228, owner-occupied units account for 108,684 (67.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 53,422 (33.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 228
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units108,68467.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units53,42233.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units162,106100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 228

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 228
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,65328.2%
2-Person Household55,59334.3%
3-Person Household26,33416.2%
4+ Person Household34,52621.3%
Total Housing Units162,106100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 228

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 228
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26,805 (58.7%)18,848 (41.3%)
2-Person Household40,627 (73.1%)14,966 (26.9%)
3-Person Household18,014 (68.4%)8,320 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household23,238 (67.3%)11,288 (32.7%)
Total Housing Units108,684 (67.0%)53,422 (33.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,592 (58.5%)6,814 (41.5%)
High School Diploma25,957 (65.0%)13,979 (35.0%)
College/Associate Degree39,898 (63.5%)22,969 (36.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,237 (77.5%)9,660 (22.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 228

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 228
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28,45117.5%
35 to 44 Years27,46516.9%
45 to 54 Years27,89617.2%
55 to 64 Years33,48820.7%
65 to 74 Years26,84016.6%
75 to 84 Years13,1448.1%
85 Years and Over4,8223.0%
Total162,106100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 228

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 228

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 228
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied108,684 (67.0%)$1,581,635
Renter-Occupied53,422 (33.0%)$695,786
Average162,106 (100.0%)$1,308,958

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 228

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 228
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,034 (2.8%)4,226 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,840 (1.7%)1,793 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,478 (3.2%)5,048 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,801 (3.5%)4,131 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,892 (3.6%)3,057 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,418 (7.7%)6,643 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,268 (12.2%)8,898 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,239 (17.7%)9,032 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,694 (14.4%)5,019 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99919,897 (18.3%)4,002 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more16,123 (14.8%)1,573 (2.9%)
Total108,684 (100.0%)53,422 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 228

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 228
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30013,377 (12.3%)1,215 (2.3%)
$300 to $49918,751 (17.2%)1,924 (3.6%)
$500 to $79917,917 (16.5%)9,095 (17.0%)
$800 to $9999,583 (8.8%)11,739 (22.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49923,675 (21.8%)20,666 (38.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,936 (13.7%)3,740 (7.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,255 (4.8%)615 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,427 (2.2%)116 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more2,763 (2.5%)258 (0.5%)
Total108,684 (100.0%)53,422 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 228

Housing Structures in Area Code 228

Housing Structures in Area Code 228
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached116,33071.8%
Single Unit, Attached3,6172.2%
2 Unit Apartments3,1681.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,4033.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,3974.0%
10 or more Apartments12,5717.7%
Mobile Home / Other14,6209.0%
Total162,106100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 228

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 228
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached95,855 (82.4%)20,475 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached912 (25.2%)2,705 (74.8%)
2 Unit Apartments142 (4.5%)3,026 (95.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments259 (4.8%)5,144 (95.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments250 (3.9%)6,147 (96.1%)
10 or more Apartments744 (5.9%)11,827 (94.1%)
Mobile Home / Other10,522 (72.0%)4,098 (28.0%)
Total108,684 (67.0%)53,422 (33.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 228

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 228
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room435 (0.4%)1,339 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,238 (3.0%)10,652 (19.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms31,736 (29.2%)26,128 (48.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms44,238 (40.7%)11,873 (22.2%)
8 or more Rooms29,037 (26.7%)3,430 (6.4%)
Total108,684 (100.0%)53,422 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 228

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 228
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas19,258 (17.7%)5,806 (10.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,050 (3.7%)877 (1.6%)
Electricity83,586 (76.9%)45,666 (85.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (0.0%)46 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels809 (0.7%)196 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used964 (0.9%)831 (1.6%)
Total108,684 (100.0%)53,422 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 228

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 228
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,482 (2.3%)6,026 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle28,419 (26.2%)27,247 (51.0%)
2 Vehicles42,659 (39.3%)15,157 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles35,124 (32.3%)4,992 (9.3%)
Total108,684 (100.0%)53,422 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 228

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 228

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units50,31258,372
Median Property Value$3,415,000$4,256,300
Median Household Income$1,228,619$11,132
Monthly Housing Costs$9,860$2,672
Real Estate Taxes$22,787$6,274

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007,262 (14.4%)1,853 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9998,789 (17.5%)6,307 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99925,350 (50.4%)38,778 (66.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,734 (13.4%)8,612 (14.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,188 (2.4%)1,913 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999383 (0.8%)407 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more606 (1.2%)502 (0.9%)
Total50,312 (100.0%)58,372 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,304 (6.6%)647 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9997,596 (15.1%)1,570 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,330 (10.6%)3,575 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,060 (14.0%)3,088 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,902 (17.7%)6,208 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,547 (13.0%)10,337 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,582 (13.1%)9,147 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more4,991 (9.9%)13,315 (22.8%)
Total50,312 (100.0%)58,372 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 228

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 228
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x19,282 (38.3%)1,949,678 (3,340.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,212 (16.3%)25,386 (43.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,021 (12.0%)13,090 (22.4%)
4.0x or more15,807 (31.4%)7,302 (12.5%)
Total50,312 (100.0%)58,372 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017,378 (34.5%)387 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4998,670 (17.2%)11,128 (19.1%)
$800 to $1,49913,113 (26.1%)15,941 (27.3%)
Total50,312 (100.0%)58,372 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 228

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 228

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years29,150 (95.5%)1,365 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years66,571 (93.0%)4,971 (7.0%)
19 to 25 Years24,696 (74.0%)8,672 (26.0%)
26 to 34 Years33,074 (71.2%)13,377 (28.8%)
35 to 44 Years40,828 (81.2%)9,456 (18.8%)
45 to 54 Years42,456 (82.4%)9,055 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years48,674 (87.1%)7,218 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years41,817 (99.7%)132 (0.3%)
75 Years and older26,317 (99.8%)48 (0.2%)
Total353,583 (86.7%)54,294 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 228

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 228
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born29,150 (95.5%)1,365 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen66,571 (93.0%)4,971 (7.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24,696 (74.0%)8,672 (26.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 228

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 228
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00049,860 (78.7%)13,483 (21.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99967,399 (82.2%)14,618 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99963,850 (85.7%)10,642 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99951,626 (89.0%)6,385 (11.0%)
$100,000 and over120,551 (93.0%)9,062 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 228

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,703 (48.2%)15,413 (50.5%)
6 to 18 Years30,023 (42.0%)39,726 (55.5%)
19 to 25 Years4,995 (15.0%)20,426 (61.2%)
25 to 34 Years6,803 (14.6%)28,194 (60.7%)
35 to 44 Years9,273 (18.4%)34,455 (68.5%)
45 to 54 Years8,932 (17.3%)37,429 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years14,278 (25.6%)39,581 (70.8%)
65 to 74 Years41,197 (98.2%)23,762 (56.6%)
75 Years and over26,210 (99.4%)16,655 (63.2%)
Total156,414 (38.4%)255,641 (62.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 228

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 228
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years230 (1.7%)76 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years3,788 (10.3%)2,717 (7.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,537 (11.1%)5,654 (12.9%)
35 to 64 Years15,788 (20.9%)16,311 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,272 (37.1%)7,599 (34.0%)
75 Years and over6,474 (55.8%)8,500 (57.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 228

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years163 (1.2%)64 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years299 (0.8%)101 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years891 (2.2%)453 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,448 (5.9%)2,328 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,655 (18.6%)1,326 (5.9%)
75 Years and over3,810 (32.9%)3,489 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (0.5%)12 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years707 (1.9%)1,061 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,159 (2.8%)1,869 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,698 (4.9%)4,631 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,465 (7.5%)1,713 (7.7%)
75 Years and over1,362 (11.7%)1,929 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,947 (8.1%)1,657 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,617 (6.4%)3,165 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years5,937 (7.9%)6,806 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,664 (8.5%)1,856 (8.3%)
75 Years and over1,599 (13.8%)2,168 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years410 (1.1%)385 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years811 (2.0%)989 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years8,363 (11.1%)9,983 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,323 (22.1%)5,889 (26.4%)
75 Years and over4,086 (35.2%)6,197 (41.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years407 (1.1%)303 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years396 (1.0%)568 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,746 (3.6%)2,936 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,039 (5.3%)1,435 (6.4%)
75 Years and over1,416 (12.2%)2,308 (15.6%)

Technology Access in Area Code 228

Computing Device Access in Area Code 228

Computing Device Access in Area Code 228
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop117,40272.4%
Smartphone143,03988.2%
Tablet95,60859.0%
No Computing Device10,6106.6%
Total162,106100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 228

Internet Access in Area Code 228
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2880.2%
Broadband Home106,29465.6%
Cellular Data Only23,68914.6%
Satellite Internet15,5669.6%
No Internet23,34014.4%
Total162,106100.0%

Area Code 228 Summary

Geography

Area code 228 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including the cities of Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Ocean Springs. It was created in 1998 as a split from area code 601.

Social

Area code 228 is a vibrant and diverse area, with a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The area is home to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Gulf Islands National Seashore, the Biloxi Lighthouse, and the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.

Economics

Area code 228 is an important economic hub for the state of Mississippi. The area is home to a number of major employers, including Ingalls Shipbuilding, Chevron, and the Keesler Air Force Base. The area is also home to a number of casinos, which provide a significant source of revenue for the region.

Demographics

Area code 228 is home to a diverse population, with a mix of African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic residents. The area has a median household income of $45,000, and a poverty rate of 17.5%. The area is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Southern Mississippi and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 228?
Total Population of Area Code 228 is 418,601.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 228?
Total Male Population of Area Code 228 is 205,801.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 228?
Total Female Population of Area Code 228 is 212,800.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 228?
There are 96.71 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 228.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 228?
There are 103.40 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 228.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 228?
Median Population Age in Area Code 228 is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 228
Average Family Size in Area Code 228 is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 228
Average Household Size in Area Code 228 is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 228?
Per Capita income in Area Code 228 is $30,364.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 228?
Median Family Income in Area Code 228 is $70,518.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 228?
Median Household Income in Area Code 228 is $56,911.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 228?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 228 is 32.0%.
Women in Area Code 228 earn 68.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 228?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 228 is $10,902.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 228 earn $10,902 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 228?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 228 is 10.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 228?
There are 205,434 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 228.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 228?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 228.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 228?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 228 is 8.0%.