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Population and households in ZIP 27834
Household size in ZIP 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 27834 is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.43, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, ZIP 27834 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 43 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 27834 (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 27834
Renters in ZIP 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.5% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 27834 rent: 62.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 27834: 11.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. The picture is much the same across North Carolina.
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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27834 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across North Carolina. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $684 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $744 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,021 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27834 costs $1,021 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $337 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
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 27834
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 27834 (26.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 27834 is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.1 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 27834
| Period | ZIP 27834 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27834 runs well above the national rate: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 27834 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 27834 | 2.33 | 34.4 | 19.8% | 62.1% | 11.6% | 1993 | $1,021 | 26.6% | 89.2% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 27858 | 2.29 | 34.6 | 9.6% | 55.5% | 9.7% | 1990 | $1,133 | 47.0% | 94.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 28590 | 2.57 | 36.5 | 12.1% | 29.0% | 5.5% | 1999 | $1,354 | 38.3% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 27879 | 3.18 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 1988 | $1,462 | 35.5% | 91.9% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 27827 | 1.52 | 59.4 | 3.9% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 1975 | $750 | 36.0% | 94.9% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 27828 | 2.31 | 40.3 | 19.4% | 33.6% | 11.1% | 1980 | $897 | 29.3% | 87.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 27884 | 2.67 | 38.3 | 9.9% | 21.1% | 13.3% | 1989 | $882 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 27837 | 2.63 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 1993 | $969 | 29.9% | 91.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27812 | 2.28 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 27.1% | 16.1% | 1972 | $832 | 13.3% | 85.2% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 27829 | 2.06 | 43.7 | 11.3% | 18.4% | 11.1% | 1982 | $806 | 23.3% | 85.7% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 27888 | 2.81 | 37.2 | 10.3% | 18.2% | 21.3% | 1984 | $679 | 12.7% | 79.2% | 5.5% |
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 27834. 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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