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Population and households in ZIP 28056
Household size in ZIP 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, ZIP 28056 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 28056 is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and 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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 28056 than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Charlotte area. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28056
Renters in ZIP 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28056 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west.
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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 28056: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 28056 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28056 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Charlotte area. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $778 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $907 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,260 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$536 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28056 pays $1,260 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $536 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 28056
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 28056 (33.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Charlotte area as a whole (40.6%). The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28056 is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Charlotte area. The share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, 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 28056
| Period | ZIP 28056 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28056 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28056 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 28056 | 2.60 | 42.1 | 10.4% | 20.9% | 7.0% | 1991 | $1,260 | 33.1% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28054 | 2.38 | 38.4 | 19.0% | 52.4% | 7.8% | 1980 | $1,292 | 22.9% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
| 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 28098 | 2.24 | 40.1 | 9.2% | 28.4% | 3.7% | 1984 | $1,536 | 24.1% | 89.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 28012 | 2.42 | 40.9 | 8.4% | 29.9% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,758 | 47.9% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28052 | 2.71 | 36.3 | 20.8% | 46.6% | 13.8% | 1969 | $1,126 | 15.9% | 81.3% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 29710 | 2.65 | 40.7 | 9.6% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 2002 | $1,380 | 36.7% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28034 | 2.55 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 24.9% | 8.2% | 1992 | $924 | 18.9% | 86.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 28120 | 2.48 | 41.4 | 12.9% | 25.3% | 5.8% | 1991 | $1,325 | 32.4% | 90.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28278 | 2.79 | 38.2 | 7.9% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 2009 | $2,249 | 59.9% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
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 28056. 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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