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Population and households in ZIP 27893
Household size in ZIP 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 27893 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national average fell.
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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in ZIP 27893 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 39.0, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 27893: 18.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 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 27893
Renters in ZIP 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 27893: 55.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 46.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a higher share of renters.
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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.7% of the housing in ZIP 27893, 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. Vacancy has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 27893 was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in North Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $726 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $960 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$243 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27893 pays $960 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $243 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 27893
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27893: 14.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 27893 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 27893
| Period | ZIP 27893 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 27893: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 24 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 27893 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 27893 | 2.40 | 39.4 | 18.0% | 55.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $960 | 14.8% | 79.3% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 27896 | 2.29 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 28.4% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,086 | 35.8% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 27813 | 2.73 | 35.3 | 7.9% | 38.9% | 8.1% | 1992 | $1,215 | 6.5% | 90.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 27822 | 2.48 | 45.4 | 13.2% | 19.3% | 9.0% | 1988 | $982 | 19.5% | 90.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27851 | 2.71 | 39.2 | 10.8% | 31.6% | 10.1% | 1987 | $840 | 16.4% | 79.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27873 | 1.93 | 56.8 | 2.2% | 13.9% | 17.4% | 1973 | $1,050 | 27.1% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 27880 | 2.53 | 35.5 | 8.3% | 16.3% | 7.3% | 1995 | $977 | 22.8% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27883 | 2.48 | 45.2 | 13.8% | 24.8% | 11.2% | 1986 | $1,027 | 17.8% | 79.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27878 | 2.62 | 34.4 | 41.8% | 42.3% | 19.5% | 1987 | $1,083 | 13.8% | 89.3% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 27807 | 2.87 | 39.2 | 10.0% | 18.5% | 11.1% | 1988 | $912 | 17.0% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 27542 | 2.57 | 43.0 | 6.5% | 26.8% | 10.4% | 1986 | $812 | 22.1% | 85.0% | 1.8% |
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 27893. 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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