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Household size in ZIP 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28216 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.59 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northeast.
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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.2, ZIP 28216 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 climbed from 33.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast 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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 28216 (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28216
Renters in ZIP 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 28216 than nationally: 48.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 25.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. The renter share is up 15.4 points from 2006–10, 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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 28216 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 38 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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28216 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast 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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $950 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,022 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,140 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,528 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28216 costs $1,528 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $578 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 28216
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 28216 as nationally: 32.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Charlotte area overall (40.6%). The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28216 is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Charlotte area (90.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 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 28216
| Period | ZIP 28216 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 28216 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 points since 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 28216 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 28216 | 2.50 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 48.7% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,528 | 32.7% | 87.8% | 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 28214 | 2.91 | 35.9 | 13.5% | 25.6% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,675 | 37.4% | 89.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 28269 | 2.54 | 36.5 | 15.3% | 40.3% | 7.3% | 2000 | $1,758 | 45.0% | 92.4% | 2.3% |
| 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 28204 | 1.60 | 32.8 | 6.3% | 69.2% | 11.2% | 1996 | $1,675 | 75.2% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28078 | 2.64 | 40.2 | 7.7% | 27.9% | 4.8% | 2005 | $2,055 | 57.8% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28262 | 2.22 | 29.7 | 12.4% | 70.7% | 17.5% | 2004 | $1,541 | 46.7% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28205 | 2.29 | 34.7 | 13.4% | 58.0% | 7.0% | 1976 | $1,519 | 46.8% | 83.3% | 5.8% |
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 28216. 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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