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Household size in ZIP 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28115 average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. ZIP 28115 has larger households than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in ZIP 28115 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in ZIP 28115 (10.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 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 28115
Renters in ZIP 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28115 own their homes; 25.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About three in ten owners (29.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 28115 than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28115 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, 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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $886 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,028 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,499 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$632 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28115 pays $1,499 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $632 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
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 28115
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.3 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 28115 than nationally: 39.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28115 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, 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 28115
| Period | ZIP 28115 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 28115 than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, 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 28115 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 28115 | 2.74 | 38.6 | 10.8% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,499 | 39.2% | 93.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28117 | 2.51 | 44.0 | 5.9% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 2004 | $1,726 | 54.8% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28036 | 2.88 | 43.5 | 4.3% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 2003 | $1,750 | 71.7% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28125 | 2.80 | 44.2 | 4.9% | 10.0% | 10.2% | 1994 | $971 | 27.8% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28166 | 2.86 | 41.6 | 5.8% | 16.8% | 8.7% | 1998 | $1,863 | 30.0% | 93.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28031 | 2.36 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 1998 | $1,830 | 61.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28682 | 2.41 | 57.4 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 31.3% | 1997 | $1,461 | 45.8% | 92.5% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 28081 | 2.57 | 40.1 | 12.5% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 1982 | $1,258 | 26.3% | 88.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28088 | 2.18 | 47.2 | 7.9% | 13.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $825 | 24.8% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28673 | 2.23 | 52.8 | 6.3% | 19.3% | 17.3% | 1998 | $1,228 | 42.9% | 94.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28023 | 2.69 | 41.2 | 7.2% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,044 | 18.6% | 85.6% | 4.7% |
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 28115. 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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