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Household size in ZIP 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 28036 holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.54 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 29 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28036 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28036: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 12 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 28036
Renters in ZIP 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28036 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 28036 than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 28036 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28036 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 33 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,176 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $879 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,161 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,750 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$574 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28036 pays $1,750 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $574 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest 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 28036
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.4% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.7% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28036: 71.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 28036: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 28036
| Period | ZIP 28036 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 28036 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, 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 28036 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 28036 | 2.88 | 43.5 | 4.3% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 2003 | $1,750 | 71.7% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28031 | 2.36 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 1998 | $1,830 | 61.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28078 | 2.64 | 40.2 | 7.7% | 27.9% | 4.8% | 2005 | $2,055 | 57.8% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28115 | 2.74 | 38.6 | 10.8% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,499 | 39.2% | 93.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28117 | 2.51 | 44.0 | 5.9% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 2004 | $1,726 | 54.8% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28081 | 2.57 | 40.1 | 12.5% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,258 | 26.3% | 88.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28027 | 2.79 | 36.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,749 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28269 | 2.54 | 36.5 | 15.3% | 40.3% | 7.3% | 2000 | $1,758 | 45.0% | 92.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28037 | 2.60 | 45.7 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,324 | 43.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28682 | 2.41 | 57.4 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 31.3% | 1997 | $1,461 | 45.8% | 92.5% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 28262 | 2.22 | 29.7 | 12.4% | 70.7% | 17.5% | 2004 | $1,541 | 46.7% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
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 28036. 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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