ZIP Code 28278, NC
Living in 28278
Bikeability15
Walkability19
Commute43
Public Transit20
Affordability43
Public Safety84
Airports79
Hospitals54
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+9.9k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
76%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black31%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$94kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector85%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$279kMedian Home Value+$71k (2010–19)
70%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$365 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later12%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200943%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28278
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in 28278
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28278
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28278, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28278, NC
Palisades Episcopal School
5 miles, SW
Pine Grove Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Rod of God Christian Academy
5 miles, E
Walnut Grove Christian School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28278, NC
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
4 miles, E
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
4 miles, E
DeVry University-North Carolina
4 miles, E
Belmont Abbey College
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28278, NC
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
8 miles, E
Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville
8 miles, E
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
11 miles, NE
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28278, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
7 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
70 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
83 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
89 miles, W