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Population and households in ZIP 28086
Household size in ZIP 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28086 average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (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 climbed 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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in ZIP 28086 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Charlotte area as a whole, where the median age is 38.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 41.8, even as the national median rose.
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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 28086 (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 28086
Renters in ZIP 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 28086 rent their homes (25.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than half of owners (54.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.7 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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 28086 is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, 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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 28086 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Even so, 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 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $620 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,011 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$414 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28086 costs $1,011 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $414 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest 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 28086
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28086: 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 is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 28086 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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.8% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.1% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 28086 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 28086
| Period | ZIP 28086 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28086 is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Charlotte area as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28086 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 28086 | 2.73 | 41.3 | 13.9% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,011 | 18.1% | 86.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 28016 | 2.57 | 41.7 | 14.2% | 27.1% | 11.9% | 1979 | $926 | 15.0% | 80.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 28073 | 2.75 | 42.1 | 12.9% | 27.1% | 16.2% | 1983 | $938 | 18.7% | 87.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 28169 | 2.69 | 42.0 | 13.0% | 25.5% | 18.9% | 1987 | $1,171 | 5.9% | 73.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28052 | 2.71 | 36.3 | 20.8% | 46.6% | 13.8% | 1969 | $1,126 | 15.9% | 81.3% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 28021 | 2.54 | 44.2 | 12.5% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 1978 | $958 | 19.5% | 87.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 28150 | 2.52 | 43.5 | 14.1% | 32.2% | 12.8% | 1973 | $907 | 22.9% | 89.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29702 | 2.63 | 42.4 | 13.6% | 23.9% | 12.7% | 1986 | $738 | 15.1% | 82.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28152 | 2.60 | 37.3 | 16.4% | 33.6% | 13.5% | 1981 | $1,018 | 24.7% | 88.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28034 | 2.55 | 42.1 | 12.3% | 24.9% | 8.2% | 1992 | $924 | 18.9% | 86.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 28054 | 2.38 | 38.4 | 19.0% | 52.4% | 7.8% | 1980 | $1,292 | 22.9% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
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 28086. 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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