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Population and households in ZIP 28278
Household size in ZIP 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28278 average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.87 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28278 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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 28278 is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28278: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, 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 28278
Renters in ZIP 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 28278 rent their homes (26.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 20.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.9 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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 28278: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 29 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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28278 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Only two of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,121 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,466 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,630 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,249 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,128 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28278 pays $2,249 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,128 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher rents.
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 28278
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.9% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 28278 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 39 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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28278: 95.1% 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 1.9 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 28278 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 28278
| Period | ZIP 28278 | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28278 has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28278 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 28278 | 2.79 | 38.2 | 7.9% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 2009 | $2,249 | 59.9% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28273 | 2.78 | 34.3 | 13.6% | 50.4% | 6.7% | 2002 | $1,881 | 39.2% | 89.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 29708 | 2.71 | 39.7 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 4.2% | 2007 | $1,614 | 61.8% | 96.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 28217 | 2.34 | 31.7 | 15.2% | 68.8% | 10.5% | 2002 | $1,692 | 46.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28134 | 2.60 | 35.6 | 12.0% | 35.3% | 6.6% | 2001 | $1,872 | 47.4% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28012 | 2.42 | 40.9 | 8.4% | 29.9% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,758 | 47.9% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29715 | 2.80 | 39.0 | 8.8% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 2006 | $1,470 | 53.5% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28210 | 2.32 | 38.4 | 10.8% | 43.9% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,813 | 57.8% | 89.1% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 29710 | 2.65 | 40.7 | 9.6% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 2002 | $1,380 | 36.7% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28032 | 2.29 | 39.9 | 9.5% | 31.7% | 9.3% | 1972 | $1,264 | 40.2% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28209 | 1.93 | 34.4 | 5.8% | 52.3% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,727 | 73.4% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
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 28278. 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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