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Population and households in ZIP 28621
Household size in ZIP 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28621 are small: just 2.29 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 dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, 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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28621 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 28621 than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as 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 28621
Renters in ZIP 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28621 own their homes; 27.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.6 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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.7% of the housing in ZIP 28621, 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.
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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28621 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have older 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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $716 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $674 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $737 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$176 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28621 pays $737 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $176 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest 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 28621
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28621: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.1% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 28621 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 28621 has a lower 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 28621
| Period | ZIP 28621 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28621 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 28621 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 28621 | 2.29 | 46.6 | 12.7% | 27.9% | 13.7% | 1971 | $737 | 20.6% | 83.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28676 | 2.26 | 50.4 | 8.1% | 24.1% | 10.6% | 1979 | $814 | 28.1% | 86.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 28642 | 2.39 | 44.5 | 11.1% | 37.2% | 14.1% | 1972 | $736 | 15.1% | 82.2% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 28670 | 2.69 | 47.0 | 11.0% | 19.9% | 14.3% | 1978 | $777 | 18.2% | 82.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28683 | 2.43 | 42.1 | 7.8% | 14.2% | 16.7% | 1992 | $815 | 22.8% | 92.0% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 28669 | 2.48 | 45.0 | 16.0% | 27.2% | 13.8% | 1978 | $745 | 11.3% | 75.4% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 27017 | 2.56 | 38.9 | 15.8% | 22.5% | 11.4% | 1987 | $678 | 16.0% | 77.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 27011 | 2.32 | 47.3 | 7.0% | 24.3% | 10.8% | 1979 | $822 | 19.4% | 87.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 28685 | 2.43 | 43.7 | 15.8% | 25.2% | 14.1% | 1985 | $666 | 7.8% | 72.5% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 27020 | 2.27 | 52.1 | 6.3% | 15.9% | 19.0% | 1983 | $1,008 | 14.7% | 82.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 28635 | 2.34 | 48.3 | 9.8% | 18.8% | 15.1% | 1986 | $668 | 11.0% | 80.9% | 3.6% |
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 28621. 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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