Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 59.4% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13,094 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 123,969 (16.7%) |
| Some College | 53,009 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 106,475 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 65,408 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 380,401 (51.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,577 ▲ 20% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,770 ▲ 41% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,549/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 510,496 |
| Vacant Units | 37,212 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Mecklenburg County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 83 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,185,229 residents. With a median age of 36.15, it is a relatively young county.
Mecklenburg County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $91,576 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Mecklenburg County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $393,770 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,548.
The residents of Mecklenburg County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.0%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Mecklenburg County, NC is a middle-income area in North Carolina. The 83 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28202 | Charlotte | 16,855 | $101,711 | $425,900 | $1,862 | 2.1% | 71.7% |
| 28203 | Charlotte | 18,324 | $103,860 | $708,600 | $1,829 | 1.9% | 84.5% |
| 28204 | Charlotte | 9,744 | $89,207 | $576,900 | $1,694 | 4.2% | 80.3% |
| 28205 | Charlotte | 51,297 | $72,479 | $410,800 | $1,376 | 4.7% | 57.1% |
| 28206 | Charlotte | 14,726 | $51,456 | $239,700 | $1,225 | 4.6% | 47.8% |
| 28207 | Charlotte | 9,709 | $212,348 | $1,348,900 | $1,579 | 1.7% | 87.7% |
| 28208 | Charlotte | 38,948 | $51,339 | $198,300 | $1,173 | 8.3% | 36.5% |
| 28209 | Charlotte | 23,945 | $97,762 | $596,000 | $1,606 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| 28210 | Charlotte | 47,537 | $94,145 | $486,000 | $1,444 | 3.8% | 69.8% |
| 28211 | Charlotte | 32,637 | $130,221 | $701,900 | $1,660 | 4.6% | 76.9% |
| 28212 | Charlotte | 42,628 | $51,530 | $236,300 | $1,274 | 5.7% | 37.1% |
| 28213 | Charlotte | 45,676 | $55,612 | $251,700 | $1,341 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| 28214 | Charlotte | 42,197 | $83,618 | $258,400 | $1,570 | 6.4% | 46.7% |
| 28215 | Charlotte | 65,789 | $66,065 | $273,800 | $1,349 | 7.0% | 44.6% |
| 28216 | Charlotte | 54,052 | $64,977 | $246,100 | $1,464 | 3.3% | 49.0% |
| 28217 | Charlotte | 31,909 | $60,397 | $238,500 | $1,498 | 5.0% | 49.8% |
| 28226 | Charlotte | 38,985 | $113,203 | $560,100 | $1,477 | 3.5% | 70.7% |
| 28227 | Charlotte | 60,162 | $75,322 | $313,900 | $1,412 | 5.3% | 43.1% |
| 28262 | Charlotte | 45,884 | $66,757 | $297,300 | $1,481 | 2.5% | 64.0% |
| 28269 | Charlotte | 80,396 | $81,063 | $300,300 | $1,607 | 1.9% | 59.4% |
| 28270 | Charlotte | 32,913 | $128,660 | $543,600 | $1,662 | 3.3% | 76.3% |
| 28273 | Charlotte | 49,141 | $84,739 | $304,900 | $1,671 | 5.2% | 49.0% |
| 28277 | Charlotte | 72,375 | $122,223 | $507,600 | $1,814 | 3.9% | 75.1% |
| 28278 | Charlotte | 36,438 | $121,366 | $413,400 | $1,736 | 3.7% | 66.1% |
| 28031 | Cornelius | 31,021 | $115,746 | $497,400 | $1,587 | 3.9% | 70.0% |
| 28036 | Davidson | 21,824 | $144,920 | $579,100 | $1,709 | 3.4% | 73.5% |
| 28078 | Huntersville | 69,907 | $120,503 | $441,700 | $1,722 | 3.7% | 65.7% |
| 28104 | Matthews | 36,232 | $129,775 | $482,200 | $1,705 | 4.2% | 65.0% |
| 28105 | Matthews | 45,922 | $104,242 | $389,100 | $1,663 | 2.9% | 60.1% |
| 28134 | Pineville | 13,121 | $82,947 | $336,200 | $1,694 | 4.4% | 54.7% |