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Population and households in ZIP 28204
Household size in ZIP 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.77 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.83 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.80 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.60 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28204 are small: just 1.60 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 dropped from 1.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other North Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.1 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.8 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.8, ZIP 28204 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 35.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28204: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 28204
Renters in ZIP 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.2% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28204 rent: 69.2% 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 one in six owners (15.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 28204 than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +39 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28204 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $657 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $873 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,289 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,675 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,018 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28204 runs $1,675 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,018 a month from 2006–10, a 155% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. 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 28204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.9% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28204: 75.2% 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 has risen 21.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28204: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 28204 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 28204
| Period | ZIP 28204 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28204 has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28204 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 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 28202 | 1.54 | 31.7 | 4.1% | 71.2% | 18.9% | 2008 | $1,931 | 66.2% | 95.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28203 | 1.74 | 31.0 | 5.2% | 71.4% | 9.0% | 1997 | $2,073 | 80.8% | 97.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 28205 | 2.29 | 34.7 | 13.4% | 58.0% | 7.0% | 1976 | $1,519 | 46.8% | 83.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28206 | 2.06 | 32.8 | 8.5% | 66.7% | 7.2% | 1998 | $1,459 | 41.9% | 87.3% | 3.9% |
| 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 28208 | 2.46 | 34.2 | 19.2% | 59.9% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,317 | 27.8% | 83.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 28212 | 2.85 | 32.0 | 20.2% | 62.8% | 8.4% | 1981 | $1,372 | 22.3% | 74.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28217 | 2.34 | 31.7 | 15.2% | 68.8% | 10.5% | 2002 | $1,692 | 46.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
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 28204. 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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