28078 ZIP Code
Huntersville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28078 |
| City/Town: | Huntersville |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 68,639 |
| Median Household Income: | $112,278 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,857 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,785 |
| Median Home Value: | $397,800 |
| Land Area: | 63.7 sq miles
165.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4048, -80.8665 |
Population Information (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 68,639 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 34,901 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 33,738 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,964 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,873 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,317 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,609 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,979 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,146 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,933 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 10,907 | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,452 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,052 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,816 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,002 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 589 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $397,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,607 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,785 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,550 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,235 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 18,678 | 73.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,872 | 26.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 46,897 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 613 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,064 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,195 | 15.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,110 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,333 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16,656 | 35.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,926 | 19.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $112,278 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,271 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $134,498 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,857 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 38,624 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 36,998 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,626 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,851 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 32,351 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,509 | 6.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,102 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 52,031 | 75.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,316 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 42 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,085 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,314 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,819 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,052 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,904 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,724 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 739 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 564 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,877 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28078 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 660 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 364 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 629 | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 892 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,892 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,498 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,069 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,331 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,436 | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,779 | 22.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28078 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 24,810 | 67.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,716 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 361 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 205 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 494 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 8,451 | 22.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28078 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 78 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,882 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,152 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,679 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,588 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,222 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 760 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 5,649 | 15.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,878 | 15.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,524 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,186 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,653 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 747 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 64,638 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 57,825 | 84.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,178 | 17.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,734 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28078 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 21,927 | 85.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,649 | 22.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,063 | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 585 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 499 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 737 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28078 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 20,251 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,205 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 120 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 392 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 961 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,048 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,434 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 374 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28078 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 318 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,098 | 22.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 10,003 | 37.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 6,332 | 23.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,875 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 793 | 3.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 420 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 337 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 366 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 243 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28078 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 377 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,299 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,359 | 16.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,743 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,501 | 28.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 3,506 | 13.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28078 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,887 | 58.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 234 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,263 | 40.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 66 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28078 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 776 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,583 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 11,904 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,287 | 24.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28078 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 386 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 90 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 89 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 493 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,477 | 18.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 9,583 | 51.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,159 | 22.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 401 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,941 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $590 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,607 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,550 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 14,923 | 58.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 7,501 | 29.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,978 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,341 | 20.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 9,944 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,622 | 22.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28078 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,620 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,181 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 16,081 | 58.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 438 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,550 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,787 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28078 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,210 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,193 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 881 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,317 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,993 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,826 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 51,477 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,276 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 68,372 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,624 | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 427 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,951 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,246 | 39.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28078 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 57,136 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,823 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,188 | 38.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,192 | 57.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,124 | 28.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 443 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 62,282 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 721 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,357 | 881.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,357 | 881.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,357 | 881.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,143 | 158.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 590 | 81.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 46 | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,749 | 242.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 339 | 47.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28078 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 64,675 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 57,922 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,753 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,293 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,527 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,400 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 533 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28078 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,550 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,234 | 98.8% | 89.4% |
Huntersville, NC28078