ZIP Code 28079, NC
Living in 28079
Bikeability
3
Walkability
4
Commute
31
Public Transit
5
Affordability
52
Public Safety
89
Airports
72
Hospitals
41
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
38k
Population
+6.2k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
36%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black8%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$82k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$220k
Median Home Value
+$26k (2010–19)
51%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$388 (2010–19)
83%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200939%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28079
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13
Property Crime in 28079
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
May | 68 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28079
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28079, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28079, NC
Greyfriars Classical Academy
6 miles, W
Abundant Life Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Faith Baptist Christian School
7 miles, NW
Covenant Day School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28079, NC
Wingate University
13 miles, SE
Queens University of Charlotte
14 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28079, NC
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
6 miles, W
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
8 miles, N
Atrium Health Union
11 miles, SE
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
14 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28079, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
21 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
78 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
86 miles, S