Population 28,729 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 28081
Household size in ZIP 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28081 run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Charlotte area. Household size has crept up from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in ZIP 28081 is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 28081 (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Charlotte area as a whole (11.3%). The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 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 28081
Renters in ZIP 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28081 own their homes; 27.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 28081 is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 28081 was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Charlotte area overall, where the median home dates to 1994. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $670 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $848 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $853 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,258 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$588 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28081 pays $1,258 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $588 a month since 2006–10, up 88%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 28081
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 28081 than nationally: 26.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28081 is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Charlotte area (90.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 28081
| Period | ZIP 28081 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28081 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 28081 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 28081 | 2.57 | 40.1 | 12.5% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,258 | 26.3% | 88.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28083 | 2.53 | 40.4 | 11.6% | 35.8% | 12.2% | 1974 | $1,263 | 20.8% | 89.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 28088 | 2.18 | 47.2 | 7.9% | 13.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $825 | 24.8% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28023 | 2.69 | 41.2 | 7.2% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,044 | 18.6% | 85.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28027 | 2.79 | 36.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,749 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28036 | 2.88 | 43.5 | 4.3% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 2003 | $1,750 | 71.7% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28025 | 2.95 | 36.3 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 12.5% | 1987 | $1,354 | 30.9% | 90.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 28115 | 2.74 | 38.6 | 10.8% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,499 | 39.2% | 93.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28138 | 2.52 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 28.1% | 7.0% | 1988 | $1,022 | 19.7% | 90.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 28262 | 2.22 | 29.7 | 12.4% | 70.7% | 17.5% | 2004 | $1,541 | 46.7% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28031 | 2.36 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 1998 | $1,830 | 61.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
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 28081. 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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