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Population and households in ZIP 28759
Household size in ZIP 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.41 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28759 average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in North Carolina as a whole, where it has 2.52 people. Household size has climbed from 2.30 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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.2, ZIP 28759 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 45.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28759 is older than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in ZIP 28759, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28759
Renters in ZIP 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.9% of households in ZIP 28759 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (38.2%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country. Only 35 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 28759: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.3 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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 28759 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $668 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $820 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,122 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,472 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$804 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28759 pays $1,472 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in North Carolina overall ($1,317). Rent has climbed $804 a month since 2006–10, up 120%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 19.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 28759
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 28759 than nationally: 43.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 18.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28759: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 28759 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 28759
| Period | ZIP 28759 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 28759 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 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 28759 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 28759 | 2.72 | 47.2 | 7.8% | 14.9% | 12.3% | 1994 | $1,472 | 43.9% | 94.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28742 | 2.44 | 46.7 | 6.1% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 1988 | $1,482 | 38.9% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28729 | 2.31 | 46.3 | 4.1% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,754 | 35.9% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 28791 | 2.27 | 48.2 | 5.8% | 19.0% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,241 | 45.9% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28704 | 2.82 | 40.6 | 12.0% | 40.3% | 24.9% | 1998 | $1,360 | 40.1% | 90.9% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28732 | 2.60 | 44.2 | 10.4% | 19.7% | 12.8% | 1998 | $1,307 | 41.9% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28739 | 2.20 | 52.8 | 6.7% | 21.3% | 15.1% | 1983 | $1,321 | 45.1% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28792 | 2.37 | 45.3 | 13.4% | 37.2% | 11.9% | 1989 | $1,205 | 26.7% | 87.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 28766 | 2.22 | 58.8 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1988 | $1,133 | 33.8% | 95.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 28768 | 2.58 | 49.5 | 8.9% | 16.2% | 22.2% | 1984 | $1,018 | 35.2% | 94.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28726 | 2.75 | 33.3 | 23.1% | 37.8% | 2.1% | 1987 | $951 | 15.2% | 80.5% | 8.6% |
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 28759. 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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