28216 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, ZIP code 28216 is a large ZIP code within Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 53,422 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $58,579, which is near the North Carolina average and below the national figure. At $220,600, median home values run near the national average, with 50.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,365 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is near the U.S. average. About 34.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The median age is 35.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28269, 28214, 28206.

ZIP Code 28216 Data

Population 53,422
Median Household Income $58,579
Median Home Value $220,600
Median Rent $1,365
Median Age 35.6
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

ZIP 28216 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28216NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population53k12k10k
Median Household Income$58k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$220k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,365$968$1,088
Median Age35.643.343.2
Unemployment Rate3.3%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate11.4%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher34.7%26.3%26.9%

Demographics Charts

Race & Ethnicity

Gender

Education Level (adults 25+)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28269 CHARLOTTE 78,540 $76,560
28214 CHARLOTTE 41,117 $76,679
28206 CHARLOTTE 14,000 $45,555
28208 CHARLOTTE 40,502 $48,819
28202 CHARLOTTE 16,150 $95,273