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Population and households in ZIP 28463
Household size in ZIP 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 28463 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, 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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28463 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.2 in 2006–10, 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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 28463 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 9.6 points from 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 28463
Renters in ZIP 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28463 own their homes; 29.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over six in ten owners (63.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28463: 14.7% 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 has fallen 3.3 points since 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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28463 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $570 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $616 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $860 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$290 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28463 pays $860 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $290 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable 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 28463
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28463: 14.6% 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 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 24 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 28463 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 28463 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 28463
| Period | ZIP 28463 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28463 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 28463 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 28463 | 2.46 | 44.4 | 8.8% | 29.8% | 14.7% | 1978 | $860 | 14.6% | 84.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28432 | 2.36 | 44.8 | 12.1% | 22.6% | 13.6% | 1983 | $832 | 15.6% | 80.6% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 29545 | 2.64 | 45.6 | 25.9% | 37.3% | 9.4% | 1980 | $781 | 17.8% | 82.4% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 29569 | 2.48 | 46.4 | 14.0% | 24.9% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,017 | 14.5% | 84.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 28455 | 2.04 | 39.9 | 10.0% | 32.7% | 16.0% | 1986 | $940 | 14.2% | 93.6% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 28430 | 2.13 | 44.4 | 14.3% | 41.2% | 11.2% | 1980 | $660 | 14.2% | 86.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 28424 | 2.34 | 40.9 | 15.2% | 38.5% | 18.9% | 1975 | $800 | 6.4% | 86.0% | 21.4% |
| ZIP 29581 | 2.69 | 40.3 | 20.8% | 26.7% | 16.8% | 1978 | $770 | 15.7% | 85.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 28452 | 2.66 | 36.1 | 8.1% | 29.6% | 8.6% | 1995 | $718 | 29.9% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28420 | 2.49 | 38.7 | 9.7% | 25.4% | 18.1% | 1992 | $956 | 18.3% | 92.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 29574 | 2.17 | 44.0 | 18.8% | 37.1% | 16.7% | 1983 | $637 | 14.0% | 84.7% | 8.6% |
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 28463. 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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