ZIP Code 28079, NC

Living in 28079

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 4
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 72
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 27
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Schools 64
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28079, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28079, NC

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Covenant Day School
7 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28079, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28079, NC

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Atrium Health Union
11 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28079, NC

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