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Population and households in ZIP 28779
Household size in ZIP 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28779 is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.15 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. ZIP 28779 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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28779 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.1, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 28779 than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 28779 has a higher 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 28779
Renters in ZIP 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 28779 rent their homes (36.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in North Carolina overall (33.4%). More than half of owners (54.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.3% of the housing in ZIP 28779, 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 fallen 9.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28779 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, 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 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $726 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $751 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $860 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$248 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 28779 costs $860 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $248 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% 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 28779
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 28779 than nationally: 28.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 28779 have finished high school (91.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. North Carolina as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 28779
| Period | ZIP 28779 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28779 has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, 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 28779 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 28779 | 2.18 | 42.9 | 14.5% | 36.9% | 15.3% | 1984 | $860 | 28.4% | 91.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 28725 | 2.13 | 51.2 | 10.0% | 51.1% | 34.8% | 1986 | $980 | 26.2% | 90.3% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 28723 | 2.12 | 28.9 | 7.4% | 62.9% | 16.4% | 1997 | $943 | 35.0% | 94.3% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 28789 | 2.32 | 47.0 | 11.3% | 26.7% | 26.5% | 1992 | $937 | 23.8% | 87.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 28707 | 2.20 | 51.4 | 14.6% | 26.3% | 34.7% | 1982 | $900 | 35.9% | 83.9% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 28719 | 2.43 | 38.6 | 21.9% | 26.2% | 17.4% | 1990 | $847 | 21.8% | 87.8% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 28783 | 2.43 | 54.6 | 6.2% | 23.0% | 43.0% | 1984 | $1,092 | 30.5% | 91.4% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 28713 | 2.20 | 44.2 | 11.8% | 28.2% | 32.5% | 1988 | $711 | 22.8% | 85.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 28786 | 2.23 | 48.4 | 8.7% | 31.3% | 19.6% | 1974 | $1,146 | 31.3% | 89.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28708 | 2.67 | 36.8 | 24.3% | 15.2% | 42.7% | 1984 | $882 | 12.0% | 85.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 28702 | 2.32 | 32.3 | 7.4% | 50.4% | 49.8% | 1997 | $843 | 19.9% | 95.9% | 32.9% |
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 28779. 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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