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Population and households in ZIP 28458
Household size in ZIP 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.50 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28458 are small: just 2.39 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. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 28458 are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, mirroring the country.
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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 28458 than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across North Carolina. The single-parent share has fallen 8.5 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 28458
Renters in ZIP 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 28458 is about as common as it is nationally: 37.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in North Carolina overall (33.4%). Just over six in ten owners (62.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28458: 13.9% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28458 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, 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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $668 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $666 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $816 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$148 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28458 runs $816 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $148 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 28458
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 28458 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower 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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 28458 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 15.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower 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 28458
| Period | ZIP 28458 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in ZIP 28458 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in North Carolina overall (4.8%). Unemployment has fallen 8.0 points since 2006–10, 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 28458 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 28458 | 2.39 | 39.1 | 10.5% | 37.4% | 13.9% | 1988 | $816 | 12.4% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 28464 | 2.63 | 32.3 | 19.7% | 32.3% | 14.5% | 1981 | $856 | 18.3% | 84.7% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 28453 | 2.58 | 35.2 | 21.6% | 31.6% | 7.9% | 1989 | $901 | 23.2% | 73.1% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 28466 | 2.13 | 48.0 | 11.2% | 28.6% | 10.8% | 1981 | $851 | 24.3% | 85.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 28349 | 2.32 | 47.6 | 11.2% | 27.0% | 7.8% | 1987 | $822 | 20.6% | 89.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28398 | 2.50 | 38.5 | 21.8% | 43.1% | 18.2% | 1983 | $992 | 19.1% | 81.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28393 | 2.54 | 44.4 | 10.4% | 12.9% | 10.0% | 1983 | $861 | 11.0% | 87.5% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 28521 | 2.71 | 42.1 | 5.8% | 7.3% | 24.8% | 1993 | $853 | 12.4% | 88.3% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 28518 | 2.52 | 41.1 | 10.8% | 22.1% | 12.9% | 1993 | $904 | 20.6% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 28441 | 2.77 | 38.7 | 8.7% | 25.7% | 16.9% | 1993 | $824 | 15.0% | 89.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28574 | 2.93 | 29.3 | 11.9% | 20.0% | 12.4% | 2001 | $1,327 | 17.1% | 93.2% | 10.0% |
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 28458. 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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