28729 leans Republican by roughly 18 points: about 41% of voters vote Democratic and 59% Republican.
About 91% of adults in 28729 typically vote, above the U.S. average of about 62%. Among adults in 28729, ~37% vote Democratic, ~54% Republican, and ~9% don't vote. The map below shows estimated turnout by block group.
How 28729 compares
Among zip codes within 15 miles, 28729 leans more Republican than 7 of 14 neighbors.
28729 runs about 14 points more Republican than North Carolina as a whole.
Why 28729 leans the way it does
Density, race composition, education, and family structure all sit close to their national averages in 28729. The lean here lands roughly where demographic data alone would predict.
Preventive-care access and voter turnout
Places with strong routine preventive-care access tend to turn out at a higher rate; 28729, NC sits above the national average on this measure. Dental visits do not drive turnout; the rate reflects income, insurance, and healthcare access, which line up with who votes.
Why turnout in 28729 looks the way it does
Homeowners vote more often than renters. About 89% of households in 28729 own their home, about 15 points above the North Carolina average of 74%. Learn more about the findings and methodology on the political spectrum map.
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Sources and methodology
Precinct-level voting records used to fit the model come from North Carolina State Board of Elections, distributed by the Voting and Election Science Team. Demographic inputs come from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates and the 2020 Decennial Census). Health and environmental inputs come from the CDC (PLACES and the Environmental Justice Index). Land cover comes from the USGS and EPA. Election-day and lead-up weather come from PRISM 4km daily grids and the NOAA Global Historical Climatology Network. Mail-voting and election-administration patterns come from the MIT Election Lab's Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Block-group crime detail comes from CrimeGrade. Internet data and modeling support provided by ISPreports.org.
Modeling and analysis by the BestNeighborhood data science team. Full methodology and findings: political spectrum map.
Methodology reviewed by the BestNeighborhood data team. Last updated May 2026.