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Population and households in ZIP 28777
Household size in ZIP 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28777 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. ZIP 28777 has smaller households than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28777 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, 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 44.2 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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 28777: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 28777 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 28777
Renters in ZIP 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 28777 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 60.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, 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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.6% of the housing in ZIP 28777, 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. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 28777 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in North Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $552 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $668 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$249 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28777 costs $801 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $249 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are 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 28777
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 28777 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 28777 is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 28777
| Period | ZIP 28777 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28777 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 28777 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 28777 | 2.23 | 45.9 | 6.7% | 24.3% | 21.6% | 1983 | $801 | 22.1% | 91.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28749 | 2.53 | 37.0 | 14.0% | 39.2% | 24.0% | 1983 | $818 | 12.0% | 76.9% | 21.0% |
| ZIP 28647 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 3.4% | 25.8% | 36.4% | 1992 | $599 | 9.5% | 84.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28705 | 2.27 | 49.7 | 8.1% | 23.7% | 26.9% | 1975 | $853 | 23.0% | 88.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 28616 | 2.86 | 38.1 | 2.8% | 7.5% | 14.0% | 1983 | $773 | 39.4% | 91.3% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 28657 | 2.16 | 52.6 | 5.9% | 14.6% | 40.9% | 1985 | $842 | 23.2% | 90.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 28662 | 2.35 | 47.7 | 2.7% | 11.8% | 34.3% | 1986 | $825 | 28.8% | 91.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 28714 | 2.32 | 49.2 | 7.0% | 20.5% | 27.2% | 1988 | $875 | 25.3% | 90.7% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 28740 | 2.17 | 47.8 | 8.3% | 22.3% | 25.9% | 1987 | $904 | 23.8% | 87.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 28646 | 2.01 | 57.3 | 3.0% | 14.3% | 69.2% | 1986 | $1,063 | 39.6% | 95.0% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 28611 | 2.27 | 48.4 | 22.5% | 10.0% | 32.8% | 1989 | $918 | 15.9% | 89.3% | 8.0% |
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 28777. 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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