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Population and households in ZIP 28203
Household size in ZIP 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.95 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.97 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.93 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.74 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28203 is a place of small households, averaging 1.74 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.95 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller 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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.7 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.0 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.0, ZIP 28203 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 dropped from 34.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28203: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28203
Renters in ZIP 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.4% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.2% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.4% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 28203: 71.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 27.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 17.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher 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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 28203 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 10.2 points since 2006–10, 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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +35 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28203 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 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $990 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,387 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,073 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,292 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28203 costs $2,073 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,292 a month since 2006–10, up 165%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
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 28203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.5% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +32.6 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 28203 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (80.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 32.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three 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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 28203: 97.4% 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 10.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 28203
| Period | ZIP 28203 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28203 has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28203 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 28203 | 1.74 | 31.0 | 5.2% | 71.4% | 9.0% | 1997 | $2,073 | 80.8% | 97.4% | 2.0% |
| 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 28207 | 2.45 | 41.3 | 2.4% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 1971 | $1,859 | 85.7% | 97.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28209 | 1.93 | 34.4 | 5.8% | 52.3% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,727 | 73.4% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28208 | 2.46 | 34.2 | 19.2% | 59.9% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,317 | 27.8% | 83.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 28206 | 2.06 | 32.8 | 8.5% | 66.7% | 7.2% | 1998 | $1,459 | 41.9% | 87.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28205 | 2.29 | 34.7 | 13.4% | 58.0% | 7.0% | 1976 | $1,519 | 46.8% | 83.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28217 | 2.34 | 31.7 | 15.2% | 68.8% | 10.5% | 2002 | $1,692 | 46.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28211 | 2.53 | 39.8 | 9.0% | 45.5% | 12.2% | 1985 | $1,799 | 68.5% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28210 | 2.32 | 38.4 | 10.8% | 43.9% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,813 | 57.8% | 89.1% | 3.7% |
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 28203. 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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