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Household size in ZIP 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28768 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.19, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28768 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.5, 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 dropped from 50.6, even as the national median rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 28768 (8.9%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.3 points since 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 28768
Renters in ZIP 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.2% of households in ZIP 28768 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.5 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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28768: 22.2% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 11.5 points, 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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28768 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, 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 south, while the northwest 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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $726 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $719 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $766 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,018 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28768 pays $1,018 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $292 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
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 28768
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 28768 as nationally: 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28768: 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 has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 28768 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 28768
| Period | ZIP 28768 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28768 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend. 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 28768 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 28768 | 2.58 | 49.5 | 8.9% | 16.2% | 22.2% | 1984 | $1,018 | 35.2% | 94.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28766 | 2.22 | 58.8 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1988 | $1,133 | 33.8% | 95.1% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 28729 | 2.31 | 46.3 | 4.1% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,754 | 35.9% | 95.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 28712 | 2.11 | 49.8 | 7.5% | 31.7% | 15.6% | 1979 | $1,348 | 42.7% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 28742 | 2.44 | 46.7 | 6.1% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 1988 | $1,482 | 38.9% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28718 | 2.01 | 61.7 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 24.9% | 1988 | $1,256 | 40.1% | 94.6% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 28739 | 2.20 | 52.8 | 6.7% | 21.3% | 15.1% | 1983 | $1,321 | 45.1% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28759 | 2.72 | 47.2 | 7.8% | 14.9% | 12.3% | 1994 | $1,472 | 43.9% | 94.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28791 | 2.27 | 48.2 | 5.8% | 19.0% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,241 | 45.9% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28708 | 2.67 | 36.8 | 24.3% | 15.2% | 42.7% | 1984 | $882 | 12.0% | 85.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28790 | 2.31 | 49.5 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 15.6% | 1993 | $1,051 | 27.3% | 95.6% | 8.3% |
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 28768. 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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