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Household size in ZIP 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28166 average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.68 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28166 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the 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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28166: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 28166
Renters in ZIP 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28166 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.3 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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 28166 is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than 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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28166 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $630 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $929 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $990 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,863 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,233 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28166 pays $1,863 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,233 a month from 2006–10, a 196% 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. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northeast.
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 28166
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 28166 than nationally: 30.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28166 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, 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 28166
| Period | ZIP 28166 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28166 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 28166 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 28166 | 2.86 | 41.6 | 5.8% | 16.8% | 8.7% | 1998 | $1,863 | 30.0% | 93.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28677 | 2.67 | 39.3 | 14.7% | 32.7% | 11.0% | 1982 | $928 | 23.0% | 86.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28117 | 2.51 | 44.0 | 5.9% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 2004 | $1,726 | 54.8% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28682 | 2.41 | 57.4 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 31.3% | 1997 | $1,461 | 45.8% | 92.5% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 28115 | 2.74 | 38.6 | 10.8% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,499 | 39.2% | 93.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28673 | 2.23 | 52.8 | 6.3% | 19.3% | 17.3% | 1998 | $1,228 | 42.9% | 94.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28125 | 2.80 | 44.2 | 4.9% | 10.0% | 10.2% | 1994 | $971 | 27.8% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28609 | 2.30 | 41.6 | 12.4% | 14.6% | 12.1% | 1985 | $1,134 | 19.6% | 88.1% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 27013 | 2.63 | 40.7 | 10.1% | 18.0% | 6.0% | 1993 | $1,005 | 19.0% | 91.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 28037 | 2.60 | 45.7 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,324 | 43.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28610 | 2.35 | 47.8 | 13.0% | 25.8% | 11.9% | 1988 | $975 | 16.1% | 78.4% | 3.9% |
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 28166. 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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