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Population and households in ZIP 28479
Household size in ZIP 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28479 run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. North Carolina as a whole looks much the same. Household size has edged down from 2.50 in 2006–10, as it has 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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28479 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 28479 (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, 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 28479
Renters in ZIP 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28479 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 28479: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 28479 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2001 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28479 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,056 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,541 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$867 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28479 pays $1,541 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in North Carolina as a whole ($1,317). Rent has climbed $867 a month since 2006–10, up 129%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 28479
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 28479 as nationally: 33.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in North Carolina overall (36.2%). The share with a degree is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28479: 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 4.1 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 28479 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 28479
| Period | ZIP 28479 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28479 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 28479 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 28479 | 2.47 | 43.2 | 9.2% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 2007 | $1,541 | 33.1% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28451 | 2.39 | 46.5 | 8.3% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 2006 | $1,643 | 34.4% | 91.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 28412 | 2.23 | 42.1 | 8.0% | 41.3% | 7.3% | 1998 | $1,472 | 44.7% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 28401 | 1.98 | 42.6 | 10.0% | 57.5% | 17.5% | 1966 | $1,260 | 34.5% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28409 | 2.54 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 1992 | $1,402 | 51.5% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 28403 | 2.03 | 34.7 | 7.9% | 64.2% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,502 | 44.5% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 28428 | 2.24 | 52.5 | 8.5% | 15.8% | 47.1% | 1988 | $1,808 | 50.5% | 98.9% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 28405 | 2.26 | 39.8 | 10.5% | 43.3% | 9.1% | 1989 | $1,656 | 39.9% | 92.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28449 | 2.30 | 56.7 | 2.2% | 20.9% | 51.4% | 1994 | $1,679 | 51.8% | 98.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28480 | 2.03 | 58.1 | 2.8% | 18.5% | 53.3% | 1979 | $2,052 | 73.8% | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 28422 | 2.41 | 52.8 | 13.2% | 14.0% | 17.2% | 2003 | $1,633 | 26.5% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
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 28479. 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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