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Household size in ZIP 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, ZIP 28078 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.67 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 28078 are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in ZIP 28078, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28078
Renters in ZIP 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28078 own their homes; 27.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 23.3% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 5.1 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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 28078: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower vacancy rate.
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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28078 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 16 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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,203 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,263 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,400 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,055 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$851 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28078 runs $2,055 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $851 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher rents.
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 28078
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 28078 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28078: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 28078
| Period | ZIP 28078 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28078 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 28078 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 28078 | 2.64 | 40.2 | 7.7% | 27.9% | 4.8% | 2005 | $2,055 | 57.8% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28031 | 2.36 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 1998 | $1,830 | 61.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28036 | 2.88 | 43.5 | 4.3% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 2003 | $1,750 | 71.7% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28269 | 2.54 | 36.5 | 15.3% | 40.3% | 7.3% | 2000 | $1,758 | 45.0% | 92.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28216 | 2.50 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 48.7% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,528 | 32.7% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28262 | 2.22 | 29.7 | 12.4% | 70.7% | 17.5% | 2004 | $1,541 | 46.7% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28223 | 1.91 | 19.6 | 6.5% | 87.2% | 39.6% | 2001 | $1,074 | 47.1% | 41.7% | 25.8% |
| ZIP 28037 | 2.60 | 45.7 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,324 | 43.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28027 | 2.79 | 36.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,749 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28164 | 2.57 | 44.7 | 9.2% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 1992 | $1,207 | 27.6% | 90.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28117 | 2.51 | 44.0 | 5.9% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 2004 | $1,726 | 54.8% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
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 28078. 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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