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Population and households in ZIP 28401
Household size in ZIP 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28401 is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.23, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine 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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 28401 is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the east.
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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 28401 (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, 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 28401
Renters in ZIP 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.5% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28401 rent: 57.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (34.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.5 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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.5% of the housing in ZIP 28401, 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 is up 2.7 points from 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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 28401 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $721 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $820 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $870 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,260 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$539 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28401 costs $1,260 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $539 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% 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 northeast; 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 28401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.5% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.1 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 28401 (34.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 17.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just as many adults in ZIP 28401 have finished high school as nationally: 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, 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 28401
| Period | ZIP 28401 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28401 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, as it has nationally. 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 28401 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 28401 | 1.98 | 42.6 | 10.0% | 57.5% | 17.5% | 1966 | $1,260 | 34.5% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28403 | 2.03 | 34.7 | 7.9% | 64.2% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,502 | 44.5% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 28405 | 2.26 | 39.8 | 10.5% | 43.3% | 9.1% | 1989 | $1,656 | 39.9% | 92.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28409 | 2.54 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 1992 | $1,402 | 51.5% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 28412 | 2.23 | 42.1 | 8.0% | 41.3% | 7.3% | 1998 | $1,472 | 44.7% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28451 | 2.39 | 46.5 | 8.3% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 2006 | $1,643 | 34.4% | 91.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 28429 | 2.45 | 43.9 | 11.6% | 16.4% | 10.3% | 1990 | $1,094 | 25.3% | 89.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 28479 | 2.47 | 43.2 | 9.2% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 2007 | $1,541 | 33.1% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28480 | 2.03 | 58.1 | 2.8% | 18.5% | 53.3% | 1979 | $2,052 | 73.8% | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 28411 | 2.33 | 42.9 | 5.4% | 18.7% | 8.0% | 2000 | $1,922 | 51.9% | 97.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28436 | 2.95 | 39.3 | 7.9% | 35.4% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,031 | 9.6% | 78.6% | 9.4% |
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 28401. 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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