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Population and households in ZIP 27229
Household size in ZIP 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27229 average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here.
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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, ZIP 27229 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 27229 than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%.
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 27229
Renters in ZIP 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 27229 own their homes; 25.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (50.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 27229: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 27229 was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990.
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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $488 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $574 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $910 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$422 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27229 pays $910 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 33.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 27229
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27229: 8.6% 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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.7% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 27229 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
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 27229
| Period | ZIP 27229 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 27229 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 27229 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 27229 | 2.78 | 36.0 | 14.2% | 25.8% | 14.3% | 1982 | $910 | 8.6% | 79.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 27209 | 2.52 | 31.9 | 22.3% | 33.9% | 13.7% | 1976 | $717 | 13.6% | 80.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28367 | 2.45 | 44.7 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 1983 | $589 | 28.7% | 96.1% | 14.2% |
| ZIP 27242 | 2.59 | 45.6 | 12.4% | 25.3% | 16.0% | 1978 | $721 | 22.7% | 81.5% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 27281 | 2.36 | 48.3 | 9.5% | 16.9% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,147 | 25.8% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 27371 | 2.25 | 44.8 | 12.5% | 28.0% | 17.4% | 1980 | $754 | 25.6% | 86.5% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 27376 | 2.40 | 52.9 | 9.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 1991 | $879 | 37.8% | 95.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 27306 | 2.19 | 49.3 | 14.0% | 23.8% | 34.2% | 1983 | $847 | 21.6% | 85.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28374 | 2.18 | 55.8 | 3.0% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 1995 | $1,723 | 60.1% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28373 | 2.61 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 19.3% | 6.6% | 1991 | $1,546 | 25.2% | 88.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 28128 | 2.77 | 43.9 | 6.8% | 30.4% | 21.0% | 1967 | $882 | 20.5% | 88.9% | 6.0% |
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 27229. 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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