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Population and households in ZIP 28673
Household size in ZIP 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28673 are small: just 2.23 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 2.44, 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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.5 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28673 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in ZIP 28673, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 28673 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28673
Renters in ZIP 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.3% of households in ZIP 28673 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28673: 17.3% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 1.7 points since 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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28673 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 28673 has newer homes than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $887 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,195 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,228 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28673 runs $1,228 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $378 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center 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 28673
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 28673 than nationally: 42.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 17.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28673: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28673 has a higher 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 28673
| Period | ZIP 28673 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 28673 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, 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 28673 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 28673 | 2.23 | 52.8 | 6.3% | 19.3% | 17.3% | 1998 | $1,228 | 42.9% | 94.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28682 | 2.41 | 57.4 | 2.5% | 6.2% | 31.3% | 1997 | $1,461 | 45.8% | 92.5% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 28609 | 2.30 | 41.6 | 12.4% | 14.6% | 12.1% | 1985 | $1,134 | 19.6% | 88.1% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 28117 | 2.51 | 44.0 | 5.9% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 2004 | $1,726 | 54.8% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28037 | 2.60 | 45.7 | 5.4% | 15.7% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,324 | 43.7% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 28166 | 2.86 | 41.6 | 5.8% | 16.8% | 8.7% | 1998 | $1,863 | 30.0% | 93.6% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28650 | 2.62 | 41.5 | 12.1% | 17.3% | 6.8% | 1990 | $828 | 19.1% | 91.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28031 | 2.36 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 28.8% | 8.0% | 1998 | $1,830 | 61.4% | 97.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 28115 | 2.74 | 38.6 | 10.8% | 25.4% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,499 | 39.2% | 93.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28080 | 2.63 | 44.4 | 14.7% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 1996 | $1,246 | 25.9% | 87.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 28036 | 2.88 | 43.5 | 4.3% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 2003 | $1,750 | 71.7% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
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 28673. 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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