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Population and households in ZIP 28320
Household size in ZIP 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28320 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.44, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28320 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 28320 than nationally: 14.0%, against 11.6%. ZIP 28320 has a higher share of single-parent households than most 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 28320
Renters in ZIP 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 28320 rent their homes (27.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 65.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.3% of the housing in ZIP 28320, 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 3.5 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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28320 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in North Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $538 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $637 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $655 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $744 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$206 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28320 pays $744 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $206 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.7% 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 18 have lower 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 28320
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28320: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.9 points, 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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28320 is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 14.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger 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 28320
| Period | ZIP 28320 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28320 is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. 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 28320 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 28320 | 2.50 | 42.9 | 14.0% | 27.7% | 17.3% | 1979 | $744 | 19.9% | 88.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 28332 | 2.82 | 36.4 | 22.3% | 42.1% | 12.8% | 1983 | $809 | 21.4% | 76.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 28433 | 2.32 | 48.7 | 16.3% | 29.2% | 16.6% | 1986 | $944 | 18.3% | 86.1% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 28337 | 2.47 | 43.2 | 15.8% | 39.3% | 26.8% | 1984 | $844 | 19.9% | 89.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 28358 | 2.63 | 37.4 | 21.5% | 43.5% | 14.8% | 1982 | $892 | 16.1% | 80.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 28438 | 2.87 | 39.6 | 21.7% | 27.0% | 17.6% | 1980 | $795 | 7.1% | 81.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28375 | 2.10 | 55.6 | 9.7% | 24.4% | 11.7% | 1983 | $748 | 12.4% | 84.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28369 | 2.32 | 45.9 | 16.5% | 19.2% | 13.0% | 1983 | $734 | 9.2% | 83.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28360 | 2.69 | 38.3 | 16.3% | 28.8% | 8.5% | 1990 | $783 | 13.9% | 78.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28434 | 2.28 | 52.8 | 12.1% | 19.1% | 22.9% | 1984 | $847 | 15.6% | 83.0% | 17.8% |
| ZIP 28340 | 2.51 | 44.7 | 17.1% | 36.3% | 11.4% | 1981 | $787 | 11.3% | 81.6% | 7.3% |
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 28320. 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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