City

Charlotte, NC

74 ZIP codes  ·  Mecklenburg County  ·  North Carolina

👥967,202Population
💰$85,561Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$380,422Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓58.1%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.3%Hispanic: 16.7%Black: 33.4%Asian: 6.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White39.3%
Hispanic16.7%
Black33.4%
Asian6.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads58.1% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma11,706 (2%)
HS Graduate103,347 (17.2%)
Some College42,637 (7.1%)
Associates89,087 (14.9%)
Bachelors53,617 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree299,318 (49.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 49.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad17.2%
Some College7.1%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate49.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.3%Renter: 45.7%Tenure
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,561 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$380,422 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,518/mo
Total Housing Units424,348
Vacant Units32,304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is a city in North Carolina, located in Mecklenburg County. The city spans 74 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 967,202 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Charlotte is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,561 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Charlotte is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $380,422, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,518 per month.

The population of Charlotte is well-educated. 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.3%.

Charlotte, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina. Spread across 74 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Charlotte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28202 16,855 $101,711 $425,900 $1,862 2.1% 71.7% 26.7%
28203 18,324 $103,860 $708,600 $1,829 1.9% 84.5% 31.1%
28204 9,744 $89,207 $576,900 $1,694 4.2% 80.3% 25.9%
28205 51,297 $72,479 $410,800 $1,376 4.7% 57.1% 41.8%
28206 14,726 $51,456 $239,700 $1,225 4.6% 47.8% 32.9%
28207 9,709 $212,348 $1,348,900 $1,579 1.7% 87.7% 83.3%
28208 38,948 $51,339 $198,300 $1,173 8.3% 36.5% 39.7%
28209 23,945 $97,762 $596,000 $1,606 2.6% 75.0% 50.6%
28210 47,537 $94,145 $486,000 $1,444 3.8% 69.8% 55.2%
28211 32,637 $130,221 $701,900 $1,660 4.6% 76.9% 57.4%
28212 42,628 $51,530 $236,300 $1,274 5.7% 37.1% 37.0%
28213 45,676 $55,612 $251,700 $1,341 4.7% 50.0% 46.2%
28214 42,197 $83,618 $258,400 $1,570 6.4% 46.7% 74.3%
28215 65,789 $66,065 $273,800 $1,349 7.0% 44.6% 65.7%
28216 54,052 $64,977 $246,100 $1,464 3.3% 49.0% 50.9%
28217 31,909 $60,397 $238,500 $1,498 5.0% 49.8% 31.0%
28226 38,985 $113,203 $560,100 $1,477 3.5% 70.7% 67.4%
28227 60,162 $75,322 $313,900 $1,412 5.3% 43.1% 69.0%
28262 45,884 $66,757 $297,300 $1,481 2.5% 64.0% 30.3%
28269 80,396 $81,063 $300,300 $1,607 1.9% 59.4% 62.5%
28270 32,913 $128,660 $543,600 $1,662 3.3% 76.3% 75.6%
28273 49,141 $84,739 $304,900 $1,671 5.2% 49.0% 52.0%
28277 72,375 $122,223 $507,600 $1,814 3.9% 75.1% 60.8%
28278 36,438 $121,366 $413,400 $1,736 3.7% 66.1% 76.1%