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Population and households in ZIP 28462
Household size in ZIP 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28462 is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 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 climbed from 2.11, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast 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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, ZIP 28462 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.7, as it has nationally. Only 32 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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 28462 (14.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.9 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 28462 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 28462
Renters in ZIP 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.1% of households in ZIP 28462 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 59.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.9 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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 46.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 40.2% of the housing in ZIP 28462, 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 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28462 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $826 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,026 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28462 runs $1,026 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $242 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
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 28462
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28462: 20.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 28462 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 28462
| Period | ZIP 28462 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28462 is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in North Carolina overall (4.8%). Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 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 28462 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 28462 | 2.22 | 49.7 | 14.7% | 18.1% | 40.2% | 1994 | $1,026 | 20.9% | 87.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 28470 | 2.18 | 48.4 | 13.4% | 21.9% | 20.4% | 1997 | $1,214 | 21.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28422 | 2.41 | 52.8 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 17.2% | 2003 | $1,633 | 26.5% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 28465 | 1.99 | 61.7 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 53.5% | 1998 | $1,528 | 44.7% | 96.9% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 28469 | 2.28 | 60.4 | 2.8% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 2002 | $1,012 | 42.0% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28461 | 2.10 | 60.8 | 6.0% | 12.3% | 17.6% | 2003 | $1,383 | 43.1% | 95.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 28468 | 1.98 | 65.0 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 44.1% | 1999 | $1,062 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 28420 | 2.49 | 38.7 | 9.7% | 25.4% | 18.1% | 1992 | $956 | 18.3% | 92.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 28452 | 2.66 | 36.1 | 8.1% | 29.6% | 8.6% | 1995 | $718 | 29.9% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28467 | 1.97 | 64.5 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 17.6% | 2002 | $1,460 | 31.5% | 96.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 29566 | 2.27 | 56.9 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 24.7% | 2002 | $1,416 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 4.0% |
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 28462. 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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