Population 34,797 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 28104: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 28104
Household size in ZIP 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 28104 holds 2.90 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.99 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have larger households.
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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 28104 are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Charlotte area, where the median age is 38.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, in line with the national trend.
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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28104: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 28104 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28104
Renters in ZIP 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.5% of households in ZIP 28104 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 28.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in ZIP 28104 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Only 21 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28104 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 40 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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,161 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,203 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,408 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,816 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$655 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28104 runs $1,816 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $655 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 30 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 28104 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 43 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28104: 95.7% 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 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28104 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28104
| Period | ZIP 28104 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28104 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28104 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 28104 | 2.90 | 41.5 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 2001 | $1,816 | 58.7% | 95.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28079 | 3.05 | 37.5 | 7.0% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 2003 | $2,049 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28105 | 2.68 | 41.7 | 7.1% | 34.3% | 5.5% | 1997 | $2,008 | 54.2% | 94.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28270 | 2.73 | 40.2 | 9.2% | 23.6% | 5.6% | 1993 | $1,833 | 67.3% | 97.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 28110 | 2.96 | 36.6 | 13.9% | 24.6% | 8.8% | 1994 | $1,504 | 24.3% | 82.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28277 | 2.63 | 40.5 | 8.3% | 38.0% | 5.0% | 2002 | $2,171 | 68.0% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28226 | 2.54 | 41.1 | 7.7% | 32.2% | 6.6% | 1986 | $1,719 | 65.6% | 95.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28173 | 3.23 | 40.1 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 5.2% | 2006 | $2,191 | 59.3% | 96.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28227 | 2.80 | 40.4 | 12.7% | 29.8% | 6.4% | 1990 | $1,552 | 31.9% | 87.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 28212 | 2.85 | 32.0 | 20.2% | 62.8% | 8.4% | 1981 | $1,372 | 22.3% | 74.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28211 | 2.53 | 39.8 | 9.0% | 45.5% | 12.2% | 1985 | $1,799 | 68.5% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 53142, WI · 23235, VA · 34205, FL · 76087, TX · 92220, CA · 76117, TX · 59405, MT · 33710, FL · 91754, CA · 47403, IN
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 28104. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.