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Population and households in ZIP 28607
Household size in ZIP 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.00 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.36 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28607 are small: just 2.36 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. Household size has climbed from 2.00 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.3, ZIP 28607 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 30.5, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six are younger.
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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28607: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 28607
Renters in ZIP 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.1% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 28607 than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 53.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, 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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.9% of the housing in ZIP 28607, 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. Vacancy is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28607 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $806 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $839 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,173 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$367 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28607 costs $1,173 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $367 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
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 28607
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28607: 58.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28607 is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across North Carolina. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.6 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 28607
| Period | ZIP 28607 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28607 runs well above the national rate: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 19 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 28607 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 28607 | 2.36 | 29.3 | 5.3% | 49.9% | 20.9% | 1985 | $1,173 | 58.1% | 91.2% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 28605 | 2.17 | 48.4 | 10.6% | 25.3% | 48.8% | 1986 | $1,103 | 52.9% | 93.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28692 | 2.08 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 23.0% | 28.0% | 1983 | $1,121 | 38.2% | 92.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 28618 | 2.39 | 44.8 | 3.7% | 17.1% | 38.6% | 1994 | $1,185 | 35.8% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28684 | 2.26 | 43.8 | 19.8% | 11.0% | 35.5% | 1992 | $1,081 | 42.7% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 28698 | 2.39 | 49.8 | 2.9% | 12.6% | 24.1% | 1990 | $1,014 | 20.8% | 84.2% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 28679 | 2.26 | 48.7 | 5.2% | 16.9% | 28.2% | 1984 | $1,094 | 39.8% | 91.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 28626 | 2.18 | 49.6 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 26.4% | 1992 | $1,251 | 38.7% | 90.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28604 | 2.29 | 43.8 | 8.3% | 17.5% | 62.1% | 1988 | $959 | 43.2% | 90.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 37691 | 2.01 | 43.4 | 15.7% | 35.1% | 30.7% | 1968 | $686 | 18.4% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28694 | 2.09 | 50.3 | 7.3% | 20.1% | 24.6% | 1983 | $812 | 27.8% | 92.2% | 5.7% |
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 28607. 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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