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Population and households in ZIP 28586
Household size in ZIP 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28586 are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, 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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in ZIP 28586 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 38.3, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 28586 (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28586
Renters in ZIP 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28586 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.0 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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 28586 is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.2 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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28586 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $789 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $820 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28586 costs $820 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 17.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the center.
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 28586
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 28586 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 28586 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.1 points, a much bigger shift than 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 28586
| Period | ZIP 28586 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 28586 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in North Carolina overall (4.8%). Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 28586 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 28586 | 2.31 | 39.0 | 13.8% | 22.6% | 10.5% | 1991 | $820 | 14.2% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 28527 | 2.35 | 39.2 | 9.4% | 22.2% | 7.9% | 1983 | $701 | 9.9% | 83.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 28523 | 2.24 | 47.8 | 11.1% | 28.8% | 10.9% | 1990 | $755 | 22.5% | 93.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 27817 | 2.52 | 45.8 | 12.1% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 1990 | $833 | 22.1% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 28526 | 2.17 | 45.5 | 10.5% | 23.3% | 18.5% | 1980 | $820 | 19.6% | 86.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 27814 | 2.24 | 57.8 | 3.1% | 14.4% | 40.7% | 1989 | $837 | 16.9% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28530 | 2.24 | 41.7 | 22.5% | 37.6% | 16.5% | 1981 | $930 | 20.5% | 88.9% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 27821 | 2.01 | 56.4 | 5.0% | 15.0% | 41.9% | 1993 | $827 | 12.1% | 96.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 28513 | 2.35 | 44.1 | 16.1% | 26.1% | 13.0% | 1986 | $867 | 22.6% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27806 | 2.64 | 46.0 | 14.1% | 14.4% | 25.7% | 1982 | $939 | 12.1% | 84.6% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 28501 | 2.29 | 42.0 | 23.4% | 49.8% | 17.5% | 1969 | $783 | 15.6% | 82.5% | 13.3% |
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 28586. 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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