28226 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina
28226 is a large ZIP code in Charlotte, North Carolina, part of Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 38,475 residents. The median household income of $116,220 is well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. Median home values of $507,300 are well above the national average, with 67.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,387 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing).
At 3.5%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 4.7% is well below the U.S. average. 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 40.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28210, 28270, 28277.
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ZIP 28226 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28226 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $116k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $507k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,387 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 62.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28210 – Charlotte
- 28270 – Charlotte
- 28277 – Charlotte
- 28211 – Charlotte
- 28134 – Pineville
- 28209 – Charlotte
- 28274 – Charlotte
- 28207 – Charlotte
- 28105 – Matthews
- 28217 – Charlotte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28210 | CHARLOTTE | 46,811 | $90,050 |
| 28270 | CHARLOTTE | 34,169 | $120,894 |
| 28277 | CHARLOTTE | 71,047 | $117,369 |
| 28211 | CHARLOTTE | 32,050 | $119,805 |
| 28134 | PINEVILLE | 12,746 | $68,622 |