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Population and households in ZIP 28052
Household size in ZIP 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, ZIP 28052 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Charlotte area as a whole, where it has 2.62 people. Household size has edged down from 2.77 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 28052 is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 36.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in ZIP 28052 (20.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.0 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 28052
Renters in ZIP 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.6% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 28052 than nationally: 46.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 6.0 points since 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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28052: 13.8% 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 has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28052 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $669 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $772 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $842 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,126 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$457 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28052 pays $1,126 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $457 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
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 28052
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 28052 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country. Only 42 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 28052 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 13.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 28052
| Period | ZIP 28052 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 28052: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 26 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 28052 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 28052 | 2.71 | 36.3 | 20.8% | 46.6% | 13.8% | 1969 | $1,126 | 15.9% | 81.3% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 28054 | 2.38 | 38.4 | 19.0% | 52.4% | 7.8% | 1980 | $1,292 | 22.9% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28056 | 2.60 | 42.1 | 10.4% | 20.9% | 7.0% | 1991 | $1,260 | 33.1% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28016 | 2.57 | 41.7 | 14.2% | 27.1% | 11.9% | 1979 | $926 | 15.0% | 80.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 28034 | 2.55 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 24.9% | 8.2% | 1992 | $924 | 18.9% | 86.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 28098 | 2.24 | 40.1 | 9.2% | 28.4% | 3.7% | 1984 | $1,536 | 24.1% | 89.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 28032 | 2.29 | 39.9 | 9.5% | 31.7% | 9.3% | 1972 | $1,264 | 40.2% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28101 | 2.08 | 43.0 | 3.9% | 15.3% | 10.5% | 2001 | $1,307 | 44.4% | 95.6% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 28086 | 2.73 | 41.3 | 13.9% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,011 | 18.1% | 86.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 29710 | 2.65 | 40.7 | 9.6% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 2002 | $1,380 | 36.7% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28012 | 2.42 | 40.9 | 8.4% | 29.9% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,758 | 47.9% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
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 28052. 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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