28205 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina
28205 is a ZIP code serving Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 51,160 residents. The median household income is $68,418 — near the North Carolina average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $375,200, above the national average, with 42.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,280, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 57% single-family (decreasing), 34% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 16.4%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 46.5%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 34.0, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28204, 28207, 28206.
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ZIP 28205 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28205 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $375k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,280 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28204 – Charlotte
- 28207 – Charlotte
- 28206 – Charlotte
- 28244 – Charlotte
- 28280 – Charlotte
- 28212 – Charlotte
- 28202 – Charlotte
- 28282 – Charlotte
- 28274 – Charlotte
- 28211 – Charlotte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28204 | CHARLOTTE | 9,525 | $77,279 |
| 28207 | CHARLOTTE | 9,461 | $217,656 |
| 28206 | CHARLOTTE | 14,000 | $45,555 |
| 28244 | CHARLOTTE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28280 | CHARLOTTE | Not provided | Not provided |