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Population and households in ZIP 28273
Household size in ZIP 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28273 average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center. ZIP 28273 has larger households than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28273 is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 28273 than nationally: 13.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28273
Renters in ZIP 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28273 rent: 50.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 22.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 14.9 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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 28273 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 28273 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28273 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $940 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,027 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,308 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,881 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$941 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28273 costs $1,881 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $941 a month from 2006–10, a 100% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; 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 28273
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 28273 than nationally: 39.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28273 is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Charlotte area as a whole (90.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 28273
| Period | ZIP 28273 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 28273 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.3 points since 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 28273 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 28273 | 2.78 | 34.3 | 13.6% | 50.4% | 6.7% | 2002 | $1,881 | 39.2% | 89.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 28278 | 2.79 | 38.2 | 7.9% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 2009 | $2,249 | 59.9% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28217 | 2.34 | 31.7 | 15.2% | 68.8% | 10.5% | 2002 | $1,692 | 46.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28210 | 2.32 | 38.4 | 10.8% | 43.9% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,813 | 57.8% | 89.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28134 | 2.60 | 35.6 | 12.0% | 35.3% | 6.6% | 2001 | $1,872 | 47.4% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 29708 | 2.71 | 39.7 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 4.2% | 2007 | $1,614 | 61.8% | 96.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28209 | 1.93 | 34.4 | 5.8% | 52.3% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,727 | 73.4% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 29715 | 2.80 | 39.0 | 8.8% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 2006 | $1,470 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28226 | 2.54 | 41.1 | 7.7% | 32.2% | 6.6% | 1986 | $1,719 | 65.6% | 95.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28203 | 1.74 | 31.0 | 5.2% | 71.4% | 9.0% | 1997 | $2,073 | 80.8% | 97.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 28208 | 2.46 | 34.2 | 19.2% | 59.9% | 11.0% | 1975 | $1,317 | 27.8% | 83.6% | 7.6% |
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 28273. 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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