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Population and households in ZIP 27944
Household size in ZIP 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27944 are small: just 2.37 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 edged down from 2.40, as it has 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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.2, ZIP 27944 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 47.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 are older.
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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 27944 (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.5 points, even as the national share fell.
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 27944
Renters in ZIP 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27944 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, 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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 27944: 18.0% 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. Vacancy is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 27944 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $770 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $756 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $913 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,020 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 27944 pays $1,020 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $251 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
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 27944
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 27944: 21.1% 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 2.6 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 27944 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 27944
| Period | ZIP 27944 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 27944 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 27944 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 27944 | 2.37 | 50.2 | 10.8% | 22.5% | 18.0% | 1990 | $1,020 | 21.1% | 87.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 27985 | 2.30 | 47.7 | 11.9% | 29.3% | 22.2% | 1996 | $1,140 | 18.2% | 87.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 27909 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 14.3% | 32.5% | 11.7% | 1986 | $1,332 | 28.8% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 27932 | 2.31 | 46.7 | 16.7% | 30.3% | 14.9% | 1977 | $774 | 25.8% | 88.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27980 | 2.13 | 50.1 | 7.8% | 28.4% | 10.6% | 1981 | $834 | 15.3% | 93.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 27974 | 2.33 | 45.9 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 2001 | $1,550 | 22.9% | 92.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 27957 | 2.04 | 61.5 | 3.3% | 27.9% | 28.5% | 1986 | $851 | 34.8% | 80.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 27942 | 2.17 | 48.4 | 3.7% | 18.7% | 16.4% | 1981 | $807 | 11.0% | 91.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 27924 | 2.31 | 48.9 | 1.0% | 23.5% | 17.2% | 1981 | $840 | 20.0% | 87.0% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 27967 | 1.90 | 68.8 | 2.6% | 1.1% | 21.3% | 1980 | $878 | 7.0% | 71.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 27965 | 2.10 | 53.4 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 1988 | $1,077 | 32.9% | 89.8% | 0.1% |
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 27944. 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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