US ZIP Code
28223

Charlotte, NC

Mecklenburg County  ·  North Carolina

● Active
👥 4,248 Population
🎂 19.4 Median Age
🎓 62.5% College Grads
▲ 61% above avg
📊 26.6% Unemployment
▲ 444% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code28223
CityCharlotte
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyMecklenburg County
Area Code704
Elevation678 ft
Latitude35.308875
Longitude-80.732499
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS37119
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.6% (2,065) Female 51.4% (2,183) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 24.6%Asian: 8.5%Other: 6.6%Race
White53.0%
Hispanic6.4%
Black24.6%
Asian8.5%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
99%
25–44
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.4 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads62.5% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment26.6% ▲ 444% above avg
Some College12 (27.3%)
Associates12 (27.3%)
Bachelors3 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree17 (38.6%)

Education

Some College: 27.3%Associates: 27.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
Some College27.3%
Associates27.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Financials

Total Units10
Vacant Units10
Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
100%

Summary

Total Units10
Vacant10
Avg HH Size-99.99
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 28223 is in Charlotte, NC, in Mecklenburg County.
ZIP code 28223 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 28223 is in Mecklenburg County, NC.
ZIP 28223 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 28223 is 4,248 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 28223

ZIP code 28223 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. With a population of 4,248, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.4 years.

The population of 28223 is majority White (53.04%). Residents are highly educated — 62.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

The unemployment rate in 28223 stands at 26.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 28223 in Charlotte, NC is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.