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Household size in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27054 are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.56, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, ZIP 27054 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 27054: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27054
Renters in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27054 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 27054 than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27054 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Charlotte area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $551 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $695 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $654 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $863 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27054 pays $863 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 16.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27054
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27054: 10.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 27054: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27054
| Period | ZIP 27054 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27054 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Charlotte area as a whole (4.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27054 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27054 | 2.23 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 12.7% | 1992 | $863 | 10.9% | 94.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 27014 | 2.61 | 37.2 | 14.3% | 25.6% | 18.6% | 1950 | $957 | 11.0% | 87.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 27013 | 2.63 | 40.7 | 10.1% | 18.0% | 6.0% | 1993 | $1,005 | 19.0% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 28147 | 2.60 | 42.7 | 14.7% | 36.7% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,215 | 20.1% | 86.8% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28144 | 2.41 | 37.3 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 12.6% | 1971 | $1,124 | 28.9% | 88.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 28159 | 2.34 | 41.6 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 16.6% | 1947 | $1,008 | 26.3% | 83.3% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 28125 | 2.80 | 44.2 | 4.9% | 10.0% | 10.2% | 1994 | $971 | 27.8% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28039 | 1.98 | 45.3 | 13.5% | 46.6% | 9.0% | 1967 | $872 | 22.6% | 88.9% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 27299 | 2.74 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 1987 | $960 | 19.2% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28072 | 2.86 | 41.2 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1984 | $910 | 25.5% | 97.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 28146 | 2.46 | 43.8 | 11.5% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 1986 | $992 | 27.0% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27054. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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