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Household size in ZIP 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.98 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28801 is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.91, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 28801 is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 28801 than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 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 28801
Renters in ZIP 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.1% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 28801 rent: 61.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 28801: 28.6% 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 has risen 15.5 points since 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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28801 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only seven 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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $619 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $608 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $781 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,026 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28801 pays $1,026 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $407 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable 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 28801
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 28801: 52.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 28801 have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points, as it has 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 28801
| Period | ZIP 28801 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28801 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 28801 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 28801 | 2.29 | 42.5 | 9.0% | 61.6% | 28.6% | 1968 | $1,026 | 52.8% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 28804 | 2.64 | 44.0 | 7.9% | 30.5% | 22.3% | 1978 | $1,419 | 58.9% | 95.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 28806 | 2.71 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 38.1% | 23.7% | 1983 | $1,311 | 45.5% | 91.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 28805 | 2.50 | 48.7 | 6.5% | 36.6% | 20.6% | 1986 | $1,289 | 53.0% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28803 | 2.51 | 42.6 | 9.5% | 43.8% | 26.5% | 1989 | $1,610 | 55.2% | 95.8% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 28778 | 3.23 | 40.6 | 9.3% | 20.8% | 20.2% | 1985 | $845 | 36.5% | 84.3% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 28715 | 2.86 | 42.0 | 11.8% | 26.9% | 19.5% | 1994 | $1,262 | 29.0% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 28704 | 2.82 | 40.6 | 12.0% | 40.3% | 24.9% | 1998 | $1,360 | 40.1% | 90.9% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28748 | 3.09 | 40.7 | 14.2% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 1997 | $1,383 | 24.8% | 88.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 28730 | 2.66 | 47.7 | 10.7% | 17.5% | 26.3% | 1996 | $1,192 | 48.8% | 96.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 28732 | 2.60 | 44.2 | 10.4% | 19.7% | 12.8% | 1998 | $1,307 | 41.9% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
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 28801. 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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