28270 ZIP Code – Charlotte, North Carolina

28270 is a large ZIP code in Charlotte, North Carolina, part of Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 34,169 residents. The median household income is $120,894 — well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. The median home value of $481,000 is well above the national average, with 76.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,635 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, which is below the U.S. rate. An estimated 6.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 68.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 39.8, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28105, 28226, 28211.

ZIP Code 28270 Data

Population 34,169
Median Household Income $120,894
Median Home Value $481,000
Median Rent $1,635
Median Age 39.8
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.7%

ZIP 28270 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28270NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population34k12k10k
Median Household Income$120k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$481k$213k$258k
Median Rent$1,635$968$1,088
Median Age39.843.343.2
Unemployment Rate3.3%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate6.1%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher68.7%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28105 MATTHEWS 44,899 $100,845
28226 CHARLOTTE 38,475 $116,220
28211 CHARLOTTE 32,050 $119,805
28104 MATTHEWS 35,285 $127,304
28277 CHARLOTTE 71,047 $117,369