Area Code 228 Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 228?

Per Capita income in Area Code 228 is $30,364.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 228?

Median Family Income in Area Code 228 is $70,518.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Area Code 228?

Median Household Income in Area Code 228 is $56,911.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 228?

Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 228 is 10.53.

Q: What is the Total Population of Area Code 228?

Total Population of Area Code 228 is 418,601.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 228?

Total Male Population of Area Code 228 is 205,801.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 228?

Total Female Population of Area Code 228 is 212,800.

Q: 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.

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Area Code 228 Map

Area Code 228 Overview

$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

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

205,434

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

61.7%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

8.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Nearby Area Codes

251, 504, 601, 769, 985

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.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	418,601	$30,364
Median Family Income	108,364	$70,518
Mean Family Income	108,364	$2,052,013
Median Household Income	162,106	$56,911
Mean Household Income	162,106	$1,749,114
Income Deficit	108,364	$10,902
Wage / Income Gap (%)	418,601	31.97%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	418,601	68.03¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	418,601	10.53

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%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	105,589 (52.0%)	$42,609
Female	97,348 (48.0%)	$28,346
Total	202,937 (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%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	4,295 (4.1%)	6,728 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999	2,472 (2.3%)	4,274 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499	3,057 (2.9%)	3,979 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999	2,718 (2.6%)	3,435 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499	3,181 (3.0%)	4,647 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999	2,814 (2.7%)	3,741 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499	2,394 (2.3%)	4,189 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999	2,877 (2.7%)	3,784 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499	2,688 (2.5%)	4,201 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999	3,693 (3.5%)	4,156 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	7,640 (7.2%)	6,483 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999	6,445 (6.1%)	7,575 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999	5,469 (5.2%)	4,878 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	5,607 (5.3%)	5,339 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999	5,519 (5.2%)	5,659 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999	4,208 (4.0%)	4,519 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999	9,682 (9.2%)	6,369 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999	6,904 (6.5%)	3,719 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	10,809 (10.2%)	5,431 (5.6%)
$100,000+	13,117 (12.4%)	4,242 (4.4%)
Total	105,589 (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.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female 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.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	126,027	116.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	81,598	75.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	179,234	165.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	185,844	171.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	314,256	290.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	451,336	416.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	343,080	316.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	452,962	418.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	201,340	185.8%
$200,000+	156,586	144.5%

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.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	51,616 (47.6%)	$66,693
3-Person Families	25,296 (23.3%)	$72,560
4-Person Families	18,757 (17.3%)	$80,476
5-Person Families	7,948 (7.3%)	$86,642
6-Person Families	2,666 (2.5%)	$101,280
7+ Person Families	2,081 (1.9%)	$72,448
Total	108,364 (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.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	19,444 (17.9%)	$43,841
1 Earner	39,201 (36.2%)	$52,793
2 Earners	39,995 (36.9%)	$96,938
3+ Earners	9,724 (9.0%)	$130,240
Total	108,364 (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.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	262,612	162.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	217,546	134.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	370,412	228.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	340,098	209.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	510,310	314.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	645,668	398.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	454,707	280.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	529,600	326.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	223,058	137.6%
$200,000+	175,237	108.1%

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.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	5,214 (3.2%)	$40,530
25 to 44 Years	50,702 (31.3%)	$59,403
45 to 64 Years	61,384 (37.9%)	$68,512
65+ Years	44,806 (27.6%)	$49,063
Total	162,106 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3,799 (29.6%)	2,992 (25.6%)
5 Years	463 (19.8%)	964 (32.5%)
6 to 11 Years	4,046 (24.9%)	3,940 (25.9%)
12 to 14 Years	1,816 (20.6%)	1,641 (20.0%)
15 Years	307 (11.2%)	728 (27.5%)
16 and 17 Years	946 (15.7%)	1,026 (18.5%)
18 to 24 Years	3,895 (22.6%)	4,206 (25.3%)
25 to 34 Years	3,345 (12.9%)	6,116 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years	3,060 (12.4%)	5,568 (20.4%)
45 to 54 Years	2,532 (10.0%)	3,760 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years	3,689 (13.6%)	4,345 (15.1%)
65 to 74 Years	1,916 (9.8%)	2,441 (10.9%)
75 Years and over	882 (7.6%)	2,030 (13.7%)
Total	30,696 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	9,048 (70.4%)	8,705 (74.4%)
5 Years	1,871 (80.2%)	1,999 (67.5%)
6 to 11 Years	12,192 (75.1%)	11,299 (74.2%)
12 to 14 Years	6,992 (79.4%)	6,562 (80.0%)
15 Years	2,440 (88.8%)	1,916 (72.5%)
16 and 17 Years	5,078 (84.3%)	4,527 (81.5%)
18 to 24 Years	13,309 (77.4%)	12,397 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years	22,646 (87.1%)	21,432 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years	21,658 (87.6%)	21,768 (79.6%)
45 to 54 Years	22,827 (90.0%)	22,724 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years	23,520 (86.4%)	24,382 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years	17,691 (90.2%)	19,901 (89.1%)
75 Years and over	10,709 (92.4%)	12,744 (86.3%)
Total	169,981 (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.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	41,777 (95.3%)	2,047 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children	22,552 (93.4%)	1,603 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children	5,019 (87.3%)	728 (12.7%)
5 or more Children	372 (69.1%)	166 (30.9%)
Total	69,720 (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.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	316 (10.0%)	1,187 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children	907 (21.7%)	5,126 (36.4%)
3 or 4 Children	112 (25.3%)	2,058 (66.2%)
5 or more Children	71 (100.0%)	317 (100.0%)
Total	1,406 (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.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	2,047 (4.7%)	1,503 (12.6%)
1 or 2 Children	1,603 (6.6%)	6,033 (33.0%)
3 or 4 Children	728 (12.7%)	2,170 (61.1%)
5 or more Children	166 (30.9%)	388 (100.0%)
Total	4,544 (6.1%)	10,094 (29.6%)

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	# Population	% Population
Asian	8,688	2.1%
Black / African American	86,197	20.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific	191	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24,321	5.8%
Native / Alaskan	1,280	0.3%
White / Caucasian	291,398	69.6%
Two or more Races	22,377	5.3%
Some other Race	8,470	2.0%
Total	418,601	100.0%

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	# Population	% Population
African	1,801	0.4%
Albanian	32	0.0%
American	40,653	9.7%
Apache	60	0.0%
Arab	829	0.2%
Argentinean	31	0.0%
Armenian	92	0.0%
Australian	145	0.0%
Austrian	320	0.1%
Bangladeshi	19	0.0%
Barbadian	61	0.0%
Basque	92	0.0%
Belgian	62	0.0%
Belizean	7	0.0%
Bhutanese	686	0.2%
Blackfeet	136	0.0%
Bolivian	67	0.0%
Brazilian	81	0.0%
British	2,534	0.6%
British West Indian	2	0.0%
Bulgarian	14	0.0%
Burmese	1,297	0.3%
Cajun	414	0.1%
Canadian	498	0.1%
Cape Verdean	39	0.0%
Celtic	42	0.0%
Central American	3,848	0.9%
Central American Indian	109	0.0%
Cherokee	1,335	0.3%
Chickasaw	20	0.0%
Chilean	9	0.0%
Chinese	300	0.1%
Chippewa	134	0.0%
Choctaw	1,152	0.3%
Colombian	460	0.1%
Comanche	20	0.0%
Costa Rican	168	0.0%
Cree	5	0.0%
Creek	207	0.1%
Croatian	854	0.2%
Cuban	684	0.2%
Czech	527	0.1%
Czechoslovakian	100	0.0%
Danish	368	0.1%
Dominican	1,429	0.3%
Dutch	2,465	0.6%
Dutch West Indian	20	0.0%
Eastern European	326	0.1%
English	45,434	10.8%
Ethiopian	38	0.0%
European	5,304	1.3%
Filipino	28	0.0%
Finnish	228	0.1%
French	23,181	5.5%
French American Indian	35	0.0%
French Canadian	3,077	0.7%
German	34,761	8.3%
Greek	1,116	0.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro	209	0.1%
Guatemalan	939	0.2%
Guyanese	43	0.0%
Haitian	175	0.0%
Honduran	1,983	0.5%
Houma	59	0.0%
Hungarian	289	0.1%
Indian (Asian)	1,196	0.3%
Inupiat	3	0.0%
Iranian	319	0.1%
Irish	37,174	8.9%
Iroquois	73	0.0%
Israeli	40	0.0%
Italian	14,269	3.4%
Jamaican	744	0.2%
Japanese	71	0.0%
Jordanian	70	0.0%
Korean	4,001	1.0%
Lebanese	363	0.1%
Lithuanian	256	0.1%
Lumbee	25	0.0%
Malaysian	115	0.0%
Maltese	26	0.0%
Mexican	8,028	1.9%
Mexican American Indian	189	0.1%
Mongolian	8	0.0%
Native Hawaiian	210	0.1%
Navajo	34	0.0%
New Zealander	22	0.0%
Nicaraguan	57	0.0%
Nigerian	461	0.1%
Northern European	322	0.1%
Norwegian	2,170	0.5%
Pakistani	232	0.1%
Palestinian	14	0.0%
Panamanian	447	0.1%
Pennsylvania German	162	0.0%
Peruvian	310	0.1%
Polish	4,443	1.1%
Portuguese	431	0.1%
Puerto Rican	5,562	1.3%
Romanian	46	0.0%
Russian	1,021	0.2%
Salvadoran	254	0.1%
Samoan	144	0.0%
Scandinavian	760	0.2%
Scotch-Irish	5,500	1.3%
Scottish	8,291	2.0%
Serbian	6	0.0%
Sioux	105	0.0%
Slavic	290	0.1%
Slovak	402	0.1%
Slovene	19	0.0%
South African	96	0.0%
South American	1,183	0.3%
Spaniard	853	0.2%
Spanish	1,789	0.4%
Spanish American	16	0.0%
Sri Lankan	4,253	1.0%
Subsaharan African	2,504	0.6%
Swedish	1,834	0.4%
Swiss	269	0.1%
Syrian	39	0.0%
Thai	1,177	0.3%
Tongan	59	0.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian	27	0.0%
Turkish	94	0.0%
Ukrainian	438	0.1%
Venezuelan	306	0.1%
Welsh	1,767	0.4%
West Indian	139	0.0%
Yaqui	34	0.0%
Yugoslavian	229	0.1%
Zimbabwean	5	0.0%
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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.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	462	0.1%
Argentina	24	0.0%
Armenia	54	0.0%
Asia	5,372	1.3%
Australia	67	0.0%
Austria	21	0.0%
Azores	5	0.0%
Belgium	5	0.0%
Belize	52	0.0%
Bolivia	70	0.0%
Brazil	117	0.0%
Bulgaria	24	0.0%
Cambodia	13	0.0%
Cameroon	74	0.0%
Canada	350	0.1%
Caribbean	1,813	0.4%
Central America	4,131	1.0%
Chile	12	0.0%
China	341	0.1%
Colombia	132	0.0%
Costa Rica	88	0.0%
Cuba	72	0.0%
Czechoslovakia	13	0.0%
Dominica	2	0.0%
Dominican Republic	977	0.2%
Eastern Africa	155	0.0%
Eastern Asia	911	0.2%
Eastern Europe	418	0.1%
Egypt	8	0.0%
El Salvador	153	0.0%
England	289	0.1%
Ethiopia	108	0.0%
Europe	2,001	0.5%
France	153	0.0%
Germany	637	0.2%
Ghana	4	0.0%
Greece	102	0.0%
Grenada	21	0.0%
Guatemala	384	0.1%
Guyana	7	0.0%
Haiti	124	0.0%
Honduras	1,258	0.3%
Hong Kong	16	0.0%
India	410	0.1%
Iran	20	0.0%
Ireland	24	0.0%
Italy	43	0.0%
Jamaica	528	0.1%
Japan	111	0.0%
Jordan	42	0.0%
Korea	459	0.1%
Latin America	6,474	1.5%
Liberia	14	0.0%
Lithuania	24	0.0%
Malaysia	54	0.0%
Mexico	2,048	0.5%
Middle Africa	74	0.0%
Morocco	6	0.0%
Nepal	87	0.0%
Netherlands	71	0.0%
Nicaragua	27	0.0%
Nigeria	15	0.0%
Northern Africa	14	0.0%
Northern Europe	486	0.1%
Norway	28	0.0%
Oceania	89	0.0%
Pakistan	62	0.0%
Panama	121	0.0%
Peru	156	0.0%
Philippines	1,424	0.3%
Poland	5	0.0%
Portugal	13	0.0%
Romania	18	0.0%
Russia	59	0.0%
Saudi Arabia	143	0.0%
Scotland	71	0.0%
Sierra Leone	19	0.0%
South Africa	145	0.0%
South America	530	0.1%
South Central Asia	579	0.1%
South Eastern Asia	3,575	0.9%
Southern Europe	202	0.1%
Spain	22	0.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	21	0.0%
Syria	28	0.0%
Taiwan	139	0.0%
Thailand	191	0.1%
Trinidad and Tobago	33	0.0%
Turkey	13	0.0%
Ukraine	118	0.0%
Vietnam	1,885	0.4%
West Indies	35	0.0%
Western Africa	52	0.0%
Western Asia	307	0.1%
Western Europe	887	0.2%
Zimbabwe	8	0.0%
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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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	13,257 (6.4%)	11,930 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years	12,437 (6.0%)	13,671 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years	15,408 (7.5%)	13,439 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years	14,360 (7.0%)	12,754 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years	13,399 (6.5%)	12,424 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years	13,907 (6.8%)	14,129 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years	13,055 (6.3%)	13,649 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years	13,172 (6.4%)	14,913 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years	12,159 (5.9%)	12,478 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years	12,435 (6.0%)	13,037 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years	13,222 (6.4%)	13,494 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years	14,379 (7.0%)	13,902 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years	12,995 (6.3%)	14,956 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years	10,523 (5.1%)	11,664 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years	9,243 (4.5%)	10,881 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years	6,000 (2.9%)	6,907 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years	3,015 (1.5%)	4,408 (2.1%)
85 Years and over	2,835 (1.4%)	4,164 (2.0%)
Total	205,801 (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.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	74,264 (68.5%)	3.14
Single Male/Father	7,854 (7.2%)	2.97
Single Female/Mother	26,246 (24.2%)	3.17
Total Families	108,364 (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.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	74,264 (45.8%)	3.18
Single Male/Father	7,854 (4.8%)	3.26
Single Female/Mother	26,246 (16.2%)	3.35
Non-family	53,742 (33.2%)	1.18
Total Households	162,106 (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	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	45,653 (28.2%)
2-Person Households	48,454 (29.9%)	7,139 (4.4%)
3-Person Households	25,726 (15.9%)	608 (0.4%)
4-Person Households	19,799 (12.2%)	249 (0.2%)
5-Person Households	8,860 (5.5%)	55 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	3,180 (2.0%)	27 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	2,345 (1.5%)	11 (0.0%)
Total	108,364 (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.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	90 (1.6%)	22.0
20 to 34 years	4,352 (77.5%)	105.5
35 to 50 years	1,175 (20.9%)	37.0
Total	5,617 (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.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	90 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	2,486 (57.1%)	1,866 (42.9%)
35 to 50 years	479 (40.8%)	696 (59.2%)
Total	3,419 (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 Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	553 (9.9%)	49.0
High School Diploma	1,400 (24.9%)	75.3
College or Associate's Degree	2,272 (40.5%)	65.6
Bachelor's Degree	633 (11.3%)	72.2
Graduate Degree	759 (13.5%)	139.2
Total	5,617 (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.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	134 (24.2%)	419 (75.8%)
High School Diploma	481 (34.4%)	919 (65.6%)
College or Associate's Degree	925 (40.7%)	1,347 (59.3%)
Bachelor's Degree	228 (36.0%)	405 (64.0%)
Graduate Degree	565 (74.4%)	194 (25.6%)
Total	3,419 (60.9%)	2,198 (39.1%)

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.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	113,349	63.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	6,629	3.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	9,449	5.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations	9,520	5.3%
Local Government Employees	13,269	7.4%
State Government Employees	8,842	4.9%
Federal Government Employees	18,030	10.1%
Unpaid Family Workers	394	0.2%
Total	179,482	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	8,623 (39.7%)	37,557 (435.6%)
20 to 24 Years	18,597 (72.0%)	47,797 (257.0%)
25 to 29 Years	22,817 (81.4%)	58,226 (255.2%)
30 to 34 Years	22,436 (84.0%)	48,711 (217.1%)
35 to 44 Years	43,608 (82.7%)	73,171 (167.8%)
45 to 54 Years	41,635 (79.8%)	57,291 (137.6%)
55 to 59 Years	18,677 (66.0%)	17,033 (91.2%)
60 to 64 Years	13,810 (49.4%)	6,685 (48.4%)
65 to 74 Years	8,128 (19.2%)	10,851 (133.5%)
75 Years and over	1,609 (5.9%)	2,008 (124.7%)
Total	205,434 (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.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	12,652 (55.1%)	64,473 (280.6%)
High School Diploma	41,679 (70.3%)	126,823 (214.0%)
College / Associate Degree	65,796 (80.7%)	116,445 (142.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	45,734 (87.7%)	47,983 (92.0%)
Total	166,229 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	9,182 (56.0%)	7,202 (44.0%)
Business & Financial	2,599 (42.2%)	3,554 (57.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	6,339 (74.8%)	2,137 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics	2,561 (70.8%)	1,058 (29.2%)
Architecture & Engineering	2,521 (88.1%)	339 (11.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	1,257 (62.9%)	740 (37.1%)
Community & Social Service	5,549 (30.4%)	12,679 (69.6%)
Education, Arts & Media	1,333 (46.0%)	1,563 (54.0%)
Legal Services & Support	437 (33.9%)	853 (66.1%)
Education Instruction & Library	2,410 (20.6%)	9,267 (79.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	1,369 (57.9%)	996 (42.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	3,341 (23.4%)	10,948 (76.6%)
Health Technologists	2,013 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	444 (8.7%)	4,662 (91.3%)
Security & Protection	3,732 (80.7%)	890 (19.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention	2,330 (77.0%)	696 (23.0%)
Law Enforcement	1,402 (87.8%)	194 (12.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving	5,467 (42.6%)	7,363 (57.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	3,194 (53.9%)	2,726 (46.1%)
Personal Care & Service	2,445 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	8,022 (44.7%)	9,915 (55.3%)
Office & Administration	3,408 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	865 (97.9%)	19 (2.1%)
Construction & Extraction	10,872 (93.3%)	781 (6.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	6,453 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	8,094 (79.3%)	2,115 (20.7%)
Transportation	5,661 (80.9%)	1,338 (19.1%)
Material Moving	3,627 (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 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%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	1,149 (87.6%)	162 (12.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	742 (90.8%)	75 (9.2%)
Construction	12,122 (88.1%)	1,632 (11.9%)
Manufacturing	14,155 (78.4%)	3,901 (21.6%)
Wholesale Trade	2,726 (80.3%)	668 (19.7%)
Retail Trade	7,912 (43.6%)	10,231 (56.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing	4,960 (71.9%)	1,940 (28.1%)
Utilities	2,124 (91.7%)	192 (8.3%)
Information	1,392 (66.8%)	691 (33.2%)
Finance & Insurance	1,845 (31.4%)	4,026 (68.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	1,311 (45.3%)	1,582 (54.7%)
Professional & Scientific	3,113 (41.2%)	4,437 (58.8%)
Enterprise Management	58 (47.5%)	64 (52.5%)
Administrative & Support	3,438 (60.4%)	2,253 (39.6%)
Educational Services	4,166 (27.7%)	10,898 (72.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	5,269 (19.6%)	21,651 (80.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	4,661 (50.1%)	4,650 (49.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services	7,668 (48.1%)	8,263 (51.9%)
Public Administration	6,508 (58.0%)	4,706 (42.0%)
Total	89,294 (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 Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	5,852	6.0%
Kindergarten	4,615	4.8%
Elementary School	21,443	22.1%
Middle School	22,664	23.4%
High School	21,521	22.2%
College / Undergraduate	17,508	18.1%
Graduate / Professional	3,365	3.5%
Total	96,968	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	2,639 (60.1%)	1,749 (39.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old	20,841 (86.0%)	3,385 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	24,749 (88.4%)	3,237 (11.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	14,526 (90.0%)	1,619 (10.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	5,355 (88.6%)	690 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	6,765 (90.8%)	687 (9.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	4,223 (82.1%)	918 (17.9%)
35 Years and over	4,296 (76.9%)	1,289 (23.1%)
Total	83,392 (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.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	3,442	4.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	4,431	6.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	2,877	3.9%
Psychology	3,673	5.0%
Social Sciences	3,077	4.2%
Engineering	3,803	5.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies	439	0.6%
Science & Technology	10,394	14.1%
Business	14,832	20.2%
Education	12,816	17.4%
Literature & Languages	2,108	2.9%
Liberal Arts & History	3,091	4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts	1,722	2.3%
Communications	2,145	2.9%
Arts & Humanities	4,700	6.4%
Total	73,550	100.0%

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%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	1,787 (1.9%)	1,943 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle	15,936 (17.4%)	19,776 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles	36,418 (39.8%)	32,191 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles	23,416 (25.6%)	20,145 (23.5%)
4 Vehicles	8,931 (9.8%)	7,644 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles	4,922 (5.4%)	3,911 (4.6%)
Total	91,410 (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	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	4,525	2.7%
5 to 9 Minutes	16,465	9.7%
10 to 14 Minutes	22,911	13.5%
15 to 19 Minutes	29,450	17.4%
20 to 24 Minutes	27,366	16.1%
25 to 29 Minutes	12,786	7.5%
30 to 34 Minutes	22,155	13.1%
35 to 39 Minutes	4,451	2.6%
40 to 44 Minutes	6,063	3.6%
45 to 59 Minutes	10,521	6.2%
60 to 89 Minutes	8,773	5.2%
90 or more Minutes	4,196	2.5%

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	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	2,398 (2.7%)	2,127 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes	7,724 (8.7%)	8,741 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes	10,980 (12.4%)	11,931 (14.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	14,541 (16.4%)	14,909 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes	13,890 (15.6%)	13,476 (16.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes	6,355 (7.1%)	6,431 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	11,990 (13.5%)	10,165 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes	2,202 (2.5%)	2,249 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes	3,845 (4.3%)	2,218 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes	5,974 (6.7%)	4,547 (5.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes	6,005 (6.8%)	2,768 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes	2,962 (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	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	10,273 (11.6%)	3,089 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	6,230 (7.0%)	2,141 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	6,004 (6.8%)	2,707 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	12,508 (14.1%)	8,279 (10.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	10,357 (11.7%)	9,903 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	10,146 (11.4%)	14,867 (18.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	7,820 (8.8%)	10,188 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	5,719 (6.4%)	6,787 (8.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	2,175 (2.5%)	3,689 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	3,130 (3.5%)	4,861 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	1,320 (1.5%)	1,904 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	1,425 (1.6%)	1,161 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	5,625 (6.3%)	5,476 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	6,134 (6.9%)	5,744 (7.1%)
Total	88,866 (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	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	108,684	67.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	53,422	33.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units	162,106	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 228

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	45,653	28.2%
2-Person Household	55,593	34.3%
3-Person Household	26,334	16.2%
4+ Person Household	34,526	21.3%
Total Housing Units	162,106	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 228

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	26,805 (58.7%)	18,848 (41.3%)
2-Person Household	40,627 (73.1%)	14,966 (26.9%)
3-Person Household	18,014 (68.4%)	8,320 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household	23,238 (67.3%)	11,288 (32.7%)
Total Housing Units	108,684 (67.0%)	53,422 (33.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 228

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	9,592 (58.5%)	6,814 (41.5%)
High School Diploma	25,957 (65.0%)	13,979 (35.0%)
College/Associate Degree	39,898 (63.5%)	22,969 (36.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	33,237 (77.5%)	9,660 (22.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 228

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	28,451	17.5%
35 to 44 Years	27,465	16.9%
45 to 54 Years	27,896	17.2%
55 to 64 Years	33,488	20.7%
65 to 74 Years	26,840	16.6%
75 to 84 Years	13,144	8.1%
85 Years and Over	4,822	3.0%
Total	162,106	100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 228

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 228

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	108,684 (67.0%)	$1,581,635
Renter-Occupied	53,422 (33.0%)	$695,786
Average	162,106 (100.0%)	$1,308,958

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 228

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	3,034 (2.8%)	4,226 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999	1,840 (1.7%)	1,793 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999	3,478 (3.2%)	5,048 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999	3,801 (3.5%)	4,131 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999	3,892 (3.6%)	3,057 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	8,418 (7.7%)	6,643 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	13,268 (12.2%)	8,898 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	19,239 (17.7%)	9,032 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	15,694 (14.4%)	5,019 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999	19,897 (18.3%)	4,002 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more	16,123 (14.8%)	1,573 (2.9%)
Total	108,684 (100.0%)	53,422 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 228

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	13,377 (12.3%)	1,215 (2.3%)
$300 to $499	18,751 (17.2%)	1,924 (3.6%)
$500 to $799	17,917 (16.5%)	9,095 (17.0%)
$800 to $999	9,583 (8.8%)	11,739 (22.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	23,675 (21.8%)	20,666 (38.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999	14,936 (13.7%)	3,740 (7.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	5,255 (4.8%)	615 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999	2,427 (2.2%)	116 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more	2,763 (2.5%)	258 (0.5%)
Total	108,684 (100.0%)	53,422 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 228

Housing Structures in Area Code 228

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	116,330	71.8%
Single Unit, Attached	3,617	2.2%
2 Unit Apartments	3,168	1.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	5,403	3.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	6,397	4.0%
10 or more Apartments	12,571	7.7%
Mobile Home / Other	14,620	9.0%
Total	162,106	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 228

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	95,855 (82.4%)	20,475 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached	912 (25.2%)	2,705 (74.8%)
2 Unit Apartments	142 (4.5%)	3,026 (95.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	259 (4.8%)	5,144 (95.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	250 (3.9%)	6,147 (96.1%)
10 or more Apartments	744 (5.9%)	11,827 (94.1%)
Mobile Home / Other	10,522 (72.0%)	4,098 (28.0%)
Total	108,684 (67.0%)	53,422 (33.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 228

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	435 (0.4%)	1,339 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms	3,238 (3.0%)	10,652 (19.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms	31,736 (29.2%)	26,128 (48.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms	44,238 (40.7%)	11,873 (22.2%)
8 or more Rooms	29,037 (26.7%)	3,430 (6.4%)
Total	108,684 (100.0%)	53,422 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 228

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	19,258 (17.7%)	5,806 (10.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	4,050 (3.7%)	877 (1.6%)
Electricity	83,586 (76.9%)	45,666 (85.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	17 (0.0%)	46 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	809 (0.7%)	196 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used	964 (0.9%)	831 (1.6%)
Total	108,684 (100.0%)	53,422 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 228

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	2,482 (2.3%)	6,026 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle	28,419 (26.2%)	27,247 (51.0%)
2 Vehicles	42,659 (39.3%)	15,157 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles	35,124 (32.3%)	4,992 (9.3%)
Total	108,684 (100.0%)	53,422 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 228

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 228

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	50,312	58,372
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	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	7,262 (14.4%)	1,853 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999	8,789 (17.5%)	6,307 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999	25,350 (50.4%)	38,778 (66.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999	6,734 (13.4%)	8,612 (14.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999	1,188 (2.4%)	1,913 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999	383 (0.8%)	407 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more	606 (1.2%)	502 (0.9%)
Total	50,312 (100.0%)	58,372 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	3,304 (6.6%)	647 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999	7,596 (15.1%)	1,570 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	5,330 (10.6%)	3,575 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	7,060 (14.0%)	3,088 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	8,902 (17.7%)	6,208 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	6,547 (13.0%)	10,337 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	6,582 (13.1%)	9,147 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more	4,991 (9.9%)	13,315 (22.8%)
Total	50,312 (100.0%)	58,372 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 228

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	19,282 (38.3%)	1,949,678 (3,340.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	8,212 (16.3%)	25,386 (43.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x	6,021 (12.0%)	13,090 (22.4%)
4.0x or more	15,807 (31.4%)	7,302 (12.5%)
Total	50,312 (100.0%)	58,372 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 228

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	17,378 (34.5%)	387 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499	8,670 (17.2%)	11,128 (19.1%)
$800 to $1,499	13,113 (26.1%)	15,941 (27.3%)
Total	50,312 (100.0%)	58,372 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 228

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 228

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	29,150 (95.5%)	1,365 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years	66,571 (93.0%)	4,971 (7.0%)
19 to 25 Years	24,696 (74.0%)	8,672 (26.0%)
26 to 34 Years	33,074 (71.2%)	13,377 (28.8%)
35 to 44 Years	40,828 (81.2%)	9,456 (18.8%)
45 to 54 Years	42,456 (82.4%)	9,055 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years	48,674 (87.1%)	7,218 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years	41,817 (99.7%)	132 (0.3%)
75 Years and older	26,317 (99.8%)	48 (0.2%)
Total	353,583 (86.7%)	54,294 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 228

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	29,150 (95.5%)	1,365 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	66,571 (93.0%)	4,971 (7.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	24,696 (74.0%)	8,672 (26.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 228

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	49,860 (78.7%)	13,483 (21.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999	67,399 (82.2%)	14,618 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	63,850 (85.7%)	10,642 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	51,626 (89.0%)	6,385 (11.0%)
$100,000 and over	120,551 (93.0%)	9,062 (7.0%)

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

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	14,703 (48.2%)	15,413 (50.5%)
6 to 18 Years	30,023 (42.0%)	39,726 (55.5%)
19 to 25 Years	4,995 (15.0%)	20,426 (61.2%)
25 to 34 Years	6,803 (14.6%)	28,194 (60.7%)
35 to 44 Years	9,273 (18.4%)	34,455 (68.5%)
45 to 54 Years	8,932 (17.3%)	37,429 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years	14,278 (25.6%)	39,581 (70.8%)
65 to 74 Years	41,197 (98.2%)	23,762 (56.6%)
75 Years and over	26,210 (99.4%)	16,655 (63.2%)
Total	156,414 (38.4%)	255,641 (62.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 228

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	230 (1.7%)	76 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years	3,788 (10.3%)	2,717 (7.7%)
18 to 34 Years	4,537 (11.1%)	5,654 (12.9%)
35 to 64 Years	15,788 (20.9%)	16,311 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years	7,272 (37.1%)	7,599 (34.0%)
75 Years and over	6,474 (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 Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	163 (1.2%)	64 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years	299 (0.8%)	101 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years	891 (2.2%)	453 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years	4,448 (5.9%)	2,328 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	3,655 (18.6%)	1,326 (5.9%)
75 Years and over	3,810 (32.9%)	3,489 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	67 (0.5%)	12 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years	707 (1.9%)	1,061 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years	1,159 (2.8%)	1,869 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years	3,698 (4.9%)	4,631 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years	1,465 (7.5%)	1,713 (7.7%)
75 Years and over	1,362 (11.7%)	1,929 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	2,947 (8.1%)	1,657 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years	2,617 (6.4%)	3,165 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years	5,937 (7.9%)	6,806 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years	1,664 (8.5%)	1,856 (8.3%)
75 Years and over	1,599 (13.8%)	2,168 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	410 (1.1%)	385 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years	811 (2.0%)	989 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years	8,363 (11.1%)	9,983 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years	4,323 (22.1%)	5,889 (26.4%)
75 Years and over	4,086 (35.2%)	6,197 (41.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 228: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	407 (1.1%)	303 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years	396 (1.0%)	568 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years	2,746 (3.6%)	2,936 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years	1,039 (5.3%)	1,435 (6.4%)
75 Years and over	1,416 (12.2%)	2,308 (15.6%)

Technology Access in Area Code 228

Computing Device Access in Area Code 228

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	117,402	72.4%
Smartphone	143,039	88.2%
Tablet	95,608	59.0%
No Computing Device	10,610	6.6%
Total	162,106	100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 228

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	288	0.2%
Broadband Home	106,294	65.6%
Cellular Data Only	23,689	14.6%
Satellite Internet	15,566	9.6%
No Internet	23,340	14.4%
Total	162,106	100.0%

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 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.

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.

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%.