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Household size in ZIP 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.04 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28469 is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast. ZIP 28469 has smaller households than at least four in five 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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 60.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28469 skews older: half of its residents are older than 60.4, 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 49.6 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four 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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in ZIP 28469, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 28469
Renters in ZIP 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.6% of households in ZIP 28469 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.5 points, even as the national share rose. Only 18 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 46.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28469: 33.6% 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 11.9 points, 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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28469 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 38 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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $659 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $928 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,039 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,012 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$353 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28469 costs $1,012 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $353 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 28469
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 28469 (42.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28469: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.8 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 28469 has a higher 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 28469
| Period | ZIP 28469 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28469 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 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 28469 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 28469 | 2.28 | 60.4 | 2.8% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 2002 | $1,012 | 42.0% | 95.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28468 | 1.98 | 65.0 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 44.1% | 1999 | $1,062 | 38.8% | 96.5% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 28470 | 2.18 | 48.4 | 13.4% | 21.9% | 20.4% | 1997 | $1,214 | 21.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28467 | 1.97 | 64.5 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 17.6% | 2002 | $1,460 | 31.5% | 96.0% | 5.0% |
| 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 28462 | 2.22 | 49.7 | 14.7% | 18.1% | 40.2% | 1994 | $1,026 | 20.9% | 87.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 29566 | 2.27 | 56.9 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 24.7% | 2002 | $1,416 | 25.3% | 92.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 29582 | 2.05 | 60.8 | 3.0% | 18.5% | 54.6% | 1995 | $1,246 | 38.7% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28422 | 2.41 | 52.8 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 17.2% | 2003 | $1,633 | 26.5% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 29568 | 2.34 | 49.8 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 2006 | $1,563 | 21.7% | 90.7% | 4.1% |
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 28469. 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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