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Population and households in ZIP 28374
Household size in ZIP 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28374 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 43 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 56.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28374 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 55.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in ZIP 28374, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower 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 28374
Renters in ZIP 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.7% of households in ZIP 28374 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 28374 is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28374 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,029 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,353 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,379 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,723 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$694 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28374 pays $1,723 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $694 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.6% 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 northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 28374
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 28374 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 18.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 38 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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 28374: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 21 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 28374
| Period | ZIP 28374 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28374 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 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 28374 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 28374 | 2.18 | 55.8 | 3.0% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 1995 | $1,723 | 60.1% | 97.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28387 | 2.11 | 41.4 | 5.2% | 43.8% | 15.0% | 1990 | $1,375 | 50.1% | 95.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 28315 | 2.38 | 41.0 | 9.8% | 27.9% | 9.3% | 1995 | $1,254 | 30.5% | 92.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 27376 | 2.40 | 52.9 | 9.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 1991 | $879 | 37.8% | 95.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28373 | 2.61 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 19.3% | 6.6% | 1991 | $1,546 | 25.2% | 88.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27281 | 2.36 | 48.3 | 9.5% | 16.9% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,147 | 25.8% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 28350 | 3.01 | 36.3 | 3.1% | 22.7% | 14.7% | 1993 | $961 | 21.3% | 91.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 28347 | 2.91 | 38.6 | 29.9% | 16.5% | 11.1% | 1987 | $795 | 21.4% | 77.0% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 28394 | 2.58 | 34.8 | 10.8% | 21.1% | 12.8% | 1996 | $1,250 | 35.5% | 87.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28367 | 2.45 | 44.7 | 3.7% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 1983 | $589 | 28.7% | 96.1% | 14.2% |
| ZIP 28338 | 2.29 | 44.8 | 14.8% | 20.2% | 19.7% | 1981 | $610 | 21.1% | 86.0% | 10.3% |
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 28374. 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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