28278 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, ZIP code 28278 is a large ZIP code within Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 35,260 residents. The median household income is $116,576 — well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $381,000, above the national average, with 74.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,634 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below the national average. About 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 56.6%, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 36.4, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28273, 28012, 29708.
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ZIP 28278 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28278 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $116k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $381k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,634 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 56.6% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28273 – Charlotte
- 28012 – Belmont
- 29708 – Fort Mill
- 28217 – Charlotte
- 28134 – Pineville
- 28032 – Cramerton
- 28210 – Charlotte
- 28056 – Gastonia
- 28208 – Charlotte
- 28209 – Charlotte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28273 | CHARLOTTE | 46,663 | $83,822 |
| 28012 | BELMONT | 26,027 | $81,045 |
| 29708 | FORT MILL | 42,028 | $125,677 |
| 28217 | CHARLOTTE | 31,756 | $59,635 |
| 28134 | PINEVILLE | 12,746 | $68,622 |