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Population and households in ZIP 28445
Household size in ZIP 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28445 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. ZIP 28445 has smaller households than most 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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28445 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 40.8, mirroring the country. 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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28445: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28445
Renters in ZIP 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28445 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.3 points, 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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28445: 26.5% of homes are empty, 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 down 14.7 points from 2006–10, 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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28445 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2009, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only three 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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $938 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,202 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,108 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,792 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$854 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28445 costs $1,792 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $854 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 35 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 28445
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28445: 46.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 22.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28445: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28445 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 28445
| Period | ZIP 28445 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28445 has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 28445 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 28445 | 2.37 | 41.6 | 3.9% | 15.3% | 26.5% | 2009 | $1,792 | 46.1% | 94.7% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 28460 | 2.23 | 33.3 | 5.8% | 25.2% | 18.7% | 2004 | $1,547 | 29.4% | 96.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 28443 | 2.72 | 40.0 | 8.5% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 2004 | $1,802 | 41.2% | 94.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 28457 | 2.65 | 37.6 | 10.4% | 17.2% | 10.0% | 2001 | $956 | 19.2% | 86.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 28425 | 2.42 | 45.1 | 13.1% | 18.5% | 9.3% | 1992 | $1,085 | 21.0% | 86.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28429 | 2.45 | 43.9 | 11.6% | 16.4% | 10.3% | 1990 | $1,094 | 25.3% | 89.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 28435 | 2.54 | 46.8 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 17.3% | 1995 | $808 | 12.4% | 77.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 28421 | 2.71 | 44.2 | 13.5% | 25.3% | 14.6% | 1981 | $686 | 8.2% | 84.6% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 28447 | 2.57 | 49.9 | 11.6% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 1985 | $970 | 14.9% | 87.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28456 | 2.51 | 47.2 | 12.0% | 17.1% | 14.4% | 1982 | $770 | 12.4% | 87.3% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 28448 | 3.00 | 32.2 | 5.9% | 23.1% | 39.1% | 1991 | $1,009 | 22.8% | 89.8% | 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 28445. 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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