28105 ZIP Code
Matthews, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28105 |
| City/Town: | Matthews |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,899 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,845 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,282 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,583 |
| Median Home Value: | $354,400 |
| Land Area: | 23.2 sq miles
60.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1198, -80.7097 |
Population Information (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,899 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,338 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,561 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,875 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,502 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,581 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,932 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,565 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,263 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,646 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,309 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,073 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,569 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,700 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,706 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,178 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $354,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,474 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,583 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,718 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 865 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,550 | 69.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,168 | 30.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,444 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 579 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,097 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,467 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,888 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,232 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,539 | 36.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,642 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28105 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,845 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,244 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,063 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,282 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,673 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,843 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 773 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,610 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,824 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,180 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,744 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 95 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,506 | 70.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,919 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 177 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,723 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,264 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,299 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,493 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,699 | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,371 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 521 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 307 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,500 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28105 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 299 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 245 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 555 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 992 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,834 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,666 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,695 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,901 | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,352 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,179 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28105 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,784 | 70.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,130 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 223 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 328 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 210 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,851 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28105 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 110 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,576 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,009 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 606 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,897 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 923 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 762 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,993 | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,281 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,686 | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,038 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,418 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 544 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% | 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 (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,404 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,492 | 76.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,232 | 27.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,154 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28105 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,657 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,826 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,070 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 400 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 230 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 623 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28105 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,774 | 67.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,169 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 63 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 301 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 363 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,221 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,535 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 157 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28105 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 241 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,988 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,782 | 21.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,627 | 26.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,855 | 21.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,951 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 642 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 342 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 56 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 99 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28105 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,796 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,582 | 20.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,948 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,723 | 26.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,390 | 7.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28105 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,034 | 54.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 200 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,382 | 44.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28105 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 558 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,119 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,447 | 44.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,594 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28105 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 155 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 82 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 228 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 641 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,686 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,686 | 49.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,943 | 16.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 129 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28105 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,785 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $552 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,474 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,718 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,673 | 57.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,085 | 24.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,110 | 12.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,064 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,346 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,989 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28105 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,137 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,860 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,348 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 331 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,227 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,181 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28105 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,246 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 967 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 602 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,756 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,372 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,549 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,085 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,491 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,558 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,195 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 404 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,896 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,895 | 45.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28105 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,477 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,996 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,190 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,634 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,174 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 172 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28105 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,204 | 85.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 715 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,695 | 936.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,695 | 936.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,695 | 936.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,480 | 207.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 461 | 64.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,348 | 188.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 146 | 20.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28105 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,024 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,995 | 80.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,029 | 19.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,429 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,971 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,855 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 774 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28105 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,718 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,254 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Matthews, NC28105