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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 28637, located in Hildebran, North Carolina, contains 60 affordable housing units, including 6 low-income units, funded by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. This area, spanning 2.53 square miles, had a population of 1,528 in 2022. Based on the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated housing inventory is approximately 585 units. LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents about 10.25% of this estimated inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested $625,350 in tax credits in this zip code, averaging $10,422.50 per unit. This investment accounts for 0.14% of the total LIHTC funding allocated to North Carolina. The affordable housing in this area is represented by a single project, Pond View, completed in 2019, marking the beginning of LIHTC-funded housing development in the zip code.
Pond View offers a diverse mix of unit types, including 9 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom, and 24 three-bedroom units. This distribution indicates an effort to accommodate various household sizes, from individuals to families.
The zip code has experienced population growth and income fluctuations over the past decade. The population increased from 1,353 in 2013 to 1,528 in 2022. Median income rose from $32,389 in 2013 to $53,670 in 2022, with a peak of $77,295 in 2020. The racial composition has remained predominantly white, decreasing slightly from 93% in 2019 to 86% in 2022. There has been a small increase in diversity, with Asian representation growing from 1% to 5% and Hispanic representation from 1% to 3% during this period.
The completion of the Pond View project in 2019 coincides with a period of population growth and increasing median income in the zip code. This timing suggests that the LIHTC project was developed in response to growing housing needs in an area experiencing economic improvement.
Zip code 28637 demonstrates a recent commitment to affordable housing through the LIHTC program. The Pond View project provides a significant contribution to the area's affordable housing stock, covering about 10% of the estimated housing inventory. The diverse unit mix caters to various household sizes, reflecting an attempt to meet different housing needs in the community. The development of this LIHTC project aligns with population growth and increasing median income, indicating a responsive approach to the area's evolving housing requirements. While the zip code remains predominantly white, slight increases in diversity over the past few years may influence future affordable housing needs and development strategies.