| ZIP Code | 28277 |
|---|---|
| City | Charlotte |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Area Code | 704 |
| Elevation | 669 ft |
| Latitude | 35.049856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.818019 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.1% ▲ 94% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 484 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,271 (9.1%) |
| Some College | 2,697 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 4,289 (9.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,655 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31,734 (67.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,223 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $507,600 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,814/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 30,100 |
| Vacant Units | 1,563 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 30,100 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,563 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 28277 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. With a population of 72,375, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 28277 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,223 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28277 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $507,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,814 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 28277 is majority White (60.47%). Residents are highly educated — 75.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28277 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 28277 in Charlotte, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 72,375 residents, a median household income of $122,223, and a median home value of $507,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.