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Household size in ZIP 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28269 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.64 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28269 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 32.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the center.
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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 28269 (15.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 28269 has a higher 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 28269
Renters in ZIP 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in ZIP 28269 rent their homes (40.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly one in five owners (18.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. The renter share has risen 6.5 points since 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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 28269: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Charlotte area. ZIP 28269 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28269 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,043 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,180 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,356 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,758 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$714 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28269 pays $1,758 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $714 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest 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 28269
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 28269 than nationally: 45.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28269 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than 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 28269
| Period | ZIP 28269 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28269 has been low: just 2.3% 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 29 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 28269 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 28269 | 2.54 | 36.5 | 15.3% | 40.3% | 7.3% | 2000 | $1,758 | 45.0% | 92.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28262 | 2.22 | 29.7 | 12.4% | 70.7% | 17.5% | 2004 | $1,541 | 46.7% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28223 | 1.91 | 19.6 | 6.5% | 87.2% | 39.6% | 2001 | $1,074 | 47.1% | 41.7% | 25.8% |
| ZIP 28213 | 2.53 | 32.6 | 13.7% | 55.8% | 11.3% | 1995 | $1,600 | 35.0% | 84.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 28216 | 2.50 | 35.2 | 14.4% | 48.7% | 6.1% | 1995 | $1,528 | 32.7% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28078 | 2.64 | 40.2 | 7.7% | 27.9% | 4.8% | 2005 | $2,055 | 57.8% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28206 | 2.06 | 32.8 | 8.5% | 66.7% | 7.2% | 1998 | $1,459 | 41.9% | 87.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28215 | 2.93 | 33.9 | 15.2% | 32.7% | 6.8% | 2000 | $1,863 | 28.7% | 83.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28202 | 1.54 | 31.7 | 4.1% | 71.2% | 18.9% | 2008 | $1,931 | 66.2% | 95.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28205 | 2.29 | 34.7 | 13.4% | 58.0% | 7.0% | 1976 | $1,519 | 46.8% | 83.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28027 | 2.79 | 36.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,749 | 43.6% | 91.8% | 4.7% |
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 28269. 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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