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Population and households in ZIP 27505
Household size in ZIP 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 27505 holds 2.90 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.82 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have larger households.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 27505 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 27505: 15.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 27505 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27505
Renters in ZIP 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.3% of households in ZIP 27505 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among owners, 46.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 27505: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27505 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $751 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $807 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $892 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,149 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$398 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27505 costs $1,149 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $398 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the west.
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 27505
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27505: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 27505 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 27505 have finished high school as nationally: 88.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina as a whole (90.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 27505
| Period | ZIP 27505 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 27505 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in North Carolina as a whole (4.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 27505 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 27505 | 2.90 | 37.0 | 15.0% | 22.3% | 5.2% | 1994 | $1,149 | 17.2% | 88.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 27332 | 2.74 | 38.9 | 13.6% | 24.9% | 6.7% | 1994 | $1,190 | 23.2% | 87.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 27546 | 2.69 | 36.7 | 12.3% | 30.8% | 8.9% | 1997 | $1,144 | 28.0% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 28323 | 2.90 | 35.2 | 21.6% | 23.5% | 14.5% | 2000 | $990 | 21.1% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 27330 | 2.62 | 39.2 | 14.9% | 36.8% | 10.0% | 1985 | $1,063 | 21.7% | 84.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 27526 | 2.74 | 39.5 | 7.9% | 20.1% | 6.1% | 2004 | $1,595 | 45.1% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28339 | 2.43 | 45.5 | 9.0% | 28.1% | 10.0% | 1975 | $993 | 14.8% | 87.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 27501 | 2.68 | 38.8 | 10.4% | 21.9% | 5.9% | 1997 | $1,074 | 23.7% | 83.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 27521 | 2.54 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 32.2% | 9.3% | 1990 | $906 | 19.6% | 78.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 27252 | 2.39 | 49.9 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 19.4% | 1981 | $920 | 14.3% | 82.5% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 28327 | 2.73 | 40.9 | 6.8% | 18.0% | 13.1% | 1995 | $1,494 | 41.9% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
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 27505. 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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