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Population and households in ZIP 28202
Household size in ZIP 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.44 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.65 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.65 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.54 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28202 are small: just 1.54 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. ZIP 28202 has the smallest households of any North Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.7 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.7, ZIP 28202 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has edged down from 32.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 are younger.
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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28202: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 28202
Renters in ZIP 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.1% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.1% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.2% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28202 rent: 71.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.9% of the housing in ZIP 28202, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, 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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28202 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2008, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,020 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,172 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,571 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,931 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$910 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28202 runs $1,931 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $910 a month since 2006–10, up 89%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 28202
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.8% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.1% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28202: 66.2% 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 8.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28202: 95.1% 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 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28202 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 28202
| Period | ZIP 28202 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28202 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 28202 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 28202 | 1.54 | 31.7 | 4.1% | 71.2% | 18.9% | 2008 | $1,931 | 66.2% | 95.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28204 | 1.60 | 32.8 | 6.3% | 69.2% | 11.2% | 1996 | $1,675 | 75.2% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28203 | 1.74 | 31.0 | 5.2% | 71.4% | 9.0% | 1997 | $2,073 | 80.8% | 97.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 28206 | 2.06 | 32.8 | 8.5% | 66.7% | 7.2% | 1998 | $1,459 | 41.9% | 87.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28207 | 2.45 | 41.3 | 2.4% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 1971 | $1,859 | 85.7% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28208 | 2.46 | 34.2 | 19.2% | 59.9% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,317 | 27.8% | 83.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 28205 | 2.29 | 34.7 | 13.4% | 58.0% | 7.0% | 1976 | $1,519 | 46.8% | 83.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28209 | 1.93 | 34.4 | 5.8% | 52.3% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,727 | 73.4% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28211 | 2.53 | 39.8 | 9.0% | 45.5% | 12.2% | 1985 | $1,799 | 68.5% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28217 | 2.34 | 31.7 | 15.2% | 68.8% | 10.5% | 2002 | $1,692 | 46.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28216 | 2.50 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 48.7% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,528 | 32.7% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
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 28202. 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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