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Population and households in ZIP 28705
Household size in ZIP 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28705 are small: just 2.27 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 edged down from 2.35, as it has 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, ZIP 28705 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in ZIP 28705, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other North Carolina ZIP codes, ZIP 28705 has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 28705
Renters in ZIP 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28705 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28705: 26.9% 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 is up 8.0 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 28705 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing. Only 30 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $558 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $469 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $606 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28705 pays $853 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $295 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 28705
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28705: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.6 points from 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28705 is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina overall (90.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 18.1 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 28705
| Period | ZIP 28705 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 28705: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 28705 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 28705 | 2.27 | 49.7 | 8.1% | 23.7% | 26.9% | 1975 | $853 | 23.0% | 88.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 28740 | 2.17 | 47.8 | 8.3% | 22.3% | 25.9% | 1987 | $904 | 23.8% | 87.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 28777 | 2.23 | 45.9 | 6.7% | 24.3% | 21.6% | 1983 | $801 | 22.1% | 91.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28714 | 2.32 | 49.2 | 7.0% | 20.5% | 27.2% | 1988 | $875 | 25.3% | 90.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 28657 | 2.16 | 52.6 | 5.9% | 14.6% | 40.9% | 1985 | $842 | 23.2% | 90.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 37687 | 2.71 | 45.5 | 2.5% | 8.4% | 26.4% | 1983 | $702 | 16.5% | 89.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 28647 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 3.4% | 25.8% | 36.4% | 1992 | $599 | 9.5% | 84.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28616 | 2.86 | 38.1 | 2.8% | 7.5% | 14.0% | 1983 | $773 | 39.4% | 91.3% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 28662 | 2.35 | 47.7 | 2.7% | 11.8% | 34.3% | 1986 | $825 | 28.8% | 91.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 28622 | 2.69 | 40.4 | 5.9% | 22.3% | 22.4% | 1976 | $984 | 15.6% | 77.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 28646 | 2.01 | 57.3 | 3.0% | 14.3% | 69.2% | 1986 | $1,063 | 39.6% | 95.0% | 6.1% |
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 28705. 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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