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Population and households in ZIP 28043
Household size in ZIP 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28043 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in ZIP 28043 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 dropped from 41.8, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 28043: 17.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.4 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 28043
Renters in ZIP 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in ZIP 28043 rent their homes (35.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (51.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28043: 14.5% 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 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 28043 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Only 27 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $624 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $750 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$233 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28043 runs $750 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $233 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; 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 28043
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28043: 18.1% 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 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28043 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of 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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 28043 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 28043
| Period | ZIP 28043 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 28043 than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.0 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 28043 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 28043 | 2.54 | 39.9 | 17.9% | 35.4% | 14.5% | 1974 | $750 | 18.1% | 86.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 28160 | 2.13 | 46.1 | 15.9% | 49.9% | 12.1% | 1965 | $763 | 15.0% | 80.4% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 28019 | 2.44 | 48.1 | 9.3% | 14.3% | 21.5% | 1985 | $926 | 13.6% | 78.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 28076 | 3.04 | 32.5 | 14.6% | 35.5% | 19.0% | 1965 | $641 | 5.0% | 80.4% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 28040 | 2.48 | 43.8 | 8.9% | 13.7% | 16.0% | 1983 | $709 | 19.0% | 89.9% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 28139 | 2.52 | 45.5 | 11.3% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 1986 | $792 | 24.8% | 88.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28114 | 2.54 | 45.3 | 10.8% | 23.6% | 15.7% | 1982 | $732 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 28018 | 2.14 | 52.9 | 5.6% | 18.3% | 16.1% | 1986 | $1,012 | 20.0% | 88.4% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28089 | 2.87 | 32.3 | 2.0% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 1976 | $846 | 16.1% | 89.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28017 | 2.14 | 20.7 | 3.4% | 43.6% | 2.7% | 1987 | $815 | 36.1% | 95.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 28167 | 2.47 | 48.6 | 14.6% | 10.2% | 22.0% | 1988 | $1,002 | 24.4% | 85.9% | 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 28043. 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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