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Population and households in ZIP 28805
Household size in ZIP 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.07 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.37 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 28805 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of North Carolina. Household size has climbed from 2.13 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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28805 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.7, 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 climbed from 43.1, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in ZIP 28805, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 28805 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 28805
Renters in ZIP 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 28805 rent their homes (36.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in North Carolina overall (33.4%). More than four in ten owners (45.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.6% of the housing in ZIP 28805, 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 12.0 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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 28805 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south 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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $828 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $915 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,289 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$556 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 28805 runs $1,289 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $556 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 28805
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.0% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 28805 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.9 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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 28805: 96.9% 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 6.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 28805
| Period | ZIP 28805 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 28805 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, as it has nationally. 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 28805 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 28805 | 2.50 | 48.7 | 6.5% | 36.6% | 20.6% | 1986 | $1,289 | 53.0% | 96.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 28801 | 2.29 | 42.5 | 9.0% | 61.6% | 28.6% | 1968 | $1,026 | 52.8% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| 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 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 28730 | 2.66 | 47.7 | 10.7% | 17.5% | 26.3% | 1996 | $1,192 | 48.8% | 96.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 28787 | 2.65 | 50.5 | 7.0% | 20.5% | 18.5% | 1994 | $1,312 | 44.6% | 94.4% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 28711 | 2.38 | 51.3 | 4.9% | 29.2% | 34.6% | 1983 | $1,345 | 51.2% | 91.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 28701 | 3.00 | 43.0 | 7.7% | 19.7% | 15.5% | 1995 | $1,132 | 36.7% | 90.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 28757 | 2.56 | 35.2 | 3.5% | 31.9% | 56.3% | 1976 | $1,216 | 54.2% | 93.6% | 3.7% |
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 28805. 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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