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Population and households in ZIP 28590
Household size in ZIP 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 28590 has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.54, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28590 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 28590 as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 28590
Renters in ZIP 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28590 own their homes; 29.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 30.0% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 28590: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28590 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center 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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $833 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $918 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,009 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,354 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$522 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28590 pays $1,354 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $522 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 28590
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 28590 as nationally: 38.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28590 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 28590
| Period | ZIP 28590 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 28590 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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 28590 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 28590 | 2.57 | 36.5 | 12.1% | 29.0% | 5.5% | 1999 | $1,354 | 38.3% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 27858 | 2.29 | 34.6 | 9.6% | 55.5% | 9.7% | 1990 | $1,133 | 47.0% | 94.7% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 27834 | 2.33 | 34.4 | 19.8% | 62.1% | 11.6% | 1993 | $1,021 | 26.6% | 89.2% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 28513 | 2.35 | 44.1 | 16.1% | 26.1% | 13.0% | 1986 | $867 | 22.6% | 89.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27879 | 3.18 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 1988 | $1,462 | 35.5% | 91.9% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 27837 | 2.63 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 1993 | $969 | 29.9% | 91.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 27828 | 2.31 | 40.3 | 19.4% | 33.6% | 11.1% | 1980 | $897 | 29.3% | 87.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 28554 | 2.01 | 57.5 | 14.3% | 32.3% | 8.5% | 1976 | $994 | 10.2% | 89.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 28538 | 2.27 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 39.9% | 9.8% | 1986 | $925 | 13.4% | 81.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27829 | 2.06 | 43.7 | 11.3% | 18.4% | 11.1% | 1982 | $806 | 23.3% | 85.7% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 28580 | 2.69 | 40.8 | 17.6% | 38.6% | 14.1% | 1988 | $800 | 12.0% | 78.9% | 4.4% |
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 28590. 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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