28208 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina
28208 is a ZIP code serving Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 40,502 residents. At $48,819, the median household income here runs below the North Carolina average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $169,200, below the national average, with 39.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,124 is near the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 27% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.4%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 20.1%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 25.8%, near the national average. The median age is 33.6, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28203, 28282, 28202.
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ZIP 28208 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28208 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $169k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,124 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.8% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28203 – Charlotte
- 28282 – Charlotte
- 28202 – Charlotte
- 28280 – Charlotte
- 28244 – Charlotte
- 28217 – Charlotte
- 28214 – Charlotte
- 28204 – Charlotte
- 28209 – Charlotte
- 28274 – Charlotte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28203 | CHARLOTTE | 17,989 | $99,507 |
| 28282 | CHARLOTTE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28202 | CHARLOTTE | 16,150 | $95,273 |
| 28280 | CHARLOTTE | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28244 | CHARLOTTE | Not provided | Not provided |