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Population and households in ZIP 28173
Household size in ZIP 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.24 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.28 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28173 is a place of big households: 3.23 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. No other North Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 28173 are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 28173, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28173 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 28173
Renters in ZIP 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.0% of households in ZIP 28173 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 22.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in ZIP 28173 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 19 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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28173 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south. Only 12 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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,339 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,491 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,840 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,191 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$852 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28173 pays $2,191 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $852 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 22.2% 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 southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 28173
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.1% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28173: 59.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 40 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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 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 28173: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28173 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 28173
| Period | ZIP 28173 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28173 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. 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 28173 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 28173 | 3.23 | 40.1 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 5.2% | 2006 | $2,191 | 59.3% | 96.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28108 | 3.22 | 44.9 | 1.9% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2007 | $1,388 | 45.6% | 95.3% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 29707 | 2.64 | 45.7 | 5.2% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 2011 | $1,576 | 54.1% | 95.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28277 | 2.63 | 40.5 | 8.3% | 38.0% | 5.0% | 2002 | $2,171 | 68.0% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28104 | 2.90 | 41.5 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 2001 | $1,816 | 58.7% | 95.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29715 | 2.80 | 39.0 | 8.8% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 2006 | $1,470 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28079 | 3.05 | 37.5 | 7.0% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 2003 | $2,049 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28134 | 2.60 | 35.6 | 12.0% | 35.3% | 6.6% | 2001 | $1,872 | 47.4% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28112 | 2.76 | 42.2 | 8.9% | 28.3% | 7.4% | 1984 | $1,159 | 21.4% | 84.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28110 | 2.96 | 36.6 | 13.9% | 24.6% | 8.8% | 1994 | $1,504 | 24.3% | 82.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 29704 | 2.59 | 43.5 | 13.1% | 14.0% | 10.5% | 1994 | $1,143 | 27.0% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
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 28173. 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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