28217 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina

ZIP code 28217 is a large ZIP code located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 31,756 residents. The median household income is $59,635 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $210,100, below the national average, with 30.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,387 is above the national average. Housing consists of 44% single-family (decreasing), 52% apartments (increasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.0%, near the national average. An estimated 20.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 31.7, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28209, 28273, 28203.

ZIP Code 28217 Data

Population 31,756
Median Household Income $59,635
Median Home Value $210,100
Median Rent $1,387
Median Age 31.7
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

ZIP 28217 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28217NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population31k12k10k
Median Household Income$59k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$210k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,387$968$1,088
Median Age31.743.343.2
Unemployment Rate5.0%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate20.5%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher35.2%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28209 CHARLOTTE 23,719 $92,452
28273 CHARLOTTE 46,663 $83,822
28203 CHARLOTTE 17,989 $99,507
28208 CHARLOTTE 40,502 $48,819
28210 CHARLOTTE 46,811 $90,050