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Population and households in ZIP 28301
Household size in ZIP 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28301 are small: just 2.04 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.19, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have 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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.5, ZIP 28301 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. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 35.8, even as the national median rose. ZIP 28301 is younger than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 28301 (17.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a higher 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 28301
Renters in ZIP 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 28301: 64.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 60.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in ZIP 28301, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 28301 was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 42 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $739 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,006 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$409 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28301 runs $1,006 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $409 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.7% 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 southeast; the highest are 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 28301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28301: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28301 is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 28301
| Period | ZIP 28301 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 28301: 13.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other North Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28301 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 28301 | 2.04 | 35.5 | 17.2% | 64.6% | 15.1% | 1976 | $1,006 | 19.6% | 89.8% | 13.6% |
| ZIP 28305 | 2.03 | 42.9 | 9.0% | 43.4% | 15.6% | 1960 | $1,217 | 50.3% | 94.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 28303 | 2.25 | 37.2 | 11.2% | 54.0% | 10.0% | 1976 | $1,282 | 31.2% | 94.3% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 28311 | 2.49 | 32.3 | 15.5% | 47.8% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,277 | 33.3% | 94.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 28304 | 2.47 | 35.0 | 15.3% | 44.5% | 9.9% | 1982 | $1,310 | 24.9% | 91.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 28312 | 2.52 | 44.3 | 11.1% | 22.8% | 8.0% | 1992 | $1,117 | 26.9% | 89.6% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 28307 | 3.08 | 23.1 | 10.2% | 98.6% | 38.3% | 1978 | $1,607 | 21.4% | 97.7% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 28314 | 2.46 | 32.2 | 15.5% | 53.0% | 8.2% | 1991 | $1,337 | 27.8% | 94.0% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 28306 | 2.78 | 34.7 | 17.7% | 32.5% | 7.9% | 1995 | $1,300 | 29.6% | 91.9% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 28310 | 2.78 | 22.7 | 11.7% | 96.5% | 22.6% | 1982 | $1,477 | 26.2% | 100.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 28348 | 2.91 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 25.2% | 5.6% | 1997 | $1,195 | 25.0% | 92.3% | 6.4% |
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 28301. 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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