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Population and households in ZIP 28557
Household size in ZIP 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.97 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28557 is a place of small households, averaging 1.97 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 dropped from 2.12, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have smaller households.
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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.2, ZIP 28557 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28557: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 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 28557
Renters in ZIP 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in ZIP 28557 rent their homes (37.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in North Carolina overall (33.4%). Among homeowners, 45.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.1 points from 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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.7% of the housing in ZIP 28557, 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 edged down 1.2 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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28557 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $773 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $930 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,069 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,256 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28557 costs $1,256 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $482 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are 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 28557
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 28557 than nationally: 41.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in ZIP 28557 have finished high school (92.8%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other North Carolina ZIP codes, ZIP 28557 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 28557
| Period | ZIP 28557 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28557 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28557 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 28557 | 1.97 | 48.2 | 5.8% | 37.6% | 14.7% | 1986 | $1,256 | 41.1% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 28512 | 1.94 | 60.6 | 2.2% | 21.8% | 75.3% | 1984 | $1,518 | 63.0% | 99.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28516 | 1.95 | 54.0 | 7.2% | 27.2% | 22.1% | 1987 | $911 | 30.9% | 92.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28570 | 2.36 | 45.2 | 6.5% | 22.2% | 16.4% | 1996 | $1,099 | 26.1% | 93.5% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 28575 | 2.02 | 57.3 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 89.8% | 1988 | $1,781 | 43.9% | 97.9% | 14.9% |
| ZIP 28531 | 2.24 | 50.3 | 3.1% | 10.6% | 60.3% | 1980 | $1,119 | 18.8% | 93.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28528 | 2.01 | 47.7 | 7.9% | 17.7% | 25.9% | 1987 | $944 | 22.4% | 96.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28532 | 2.57 | 32.6 | 12.8% | 46.7% | 11.8% | 1991 | $1,353 | 21.5% | 92.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28553 | 2.00 | 55.1 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 33.0% | 1988 | $943 | 29.6% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 28579 | 2.03 | 57.0 | 5.7% | 12.1% | 34.4% | 1988 | $978 | 28.9% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28589 | 2.09 | 55.6 | 5.7% | 28.6% | 33.4% | 1991 | $1,108 | 19.5% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
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 28557. 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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