28202 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28202 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,150 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,273 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,260 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,967 |
| Median Home Value: | $392,300 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2273, -80.8442 |
Population Information (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,150 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,500 | 58.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,650 | 41.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 251 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 427 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 152 | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 671 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,949 | 18.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,359 | 33.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,123 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,719 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 650 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 751 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 811 | 5.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 206 | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 81 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $392,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,765 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,967 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,941 | 81.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,026 | 18.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,395 | 26.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,546 | 73.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,700 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 91 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 516 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,421 | 12.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,817 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 729 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,369 | 37.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,757 | 23.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,273 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $132,909 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $149,242 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,260 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,025 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,811 | 98.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 214 | 1.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,281 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,748 | 91.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 731 | 6.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 322 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,158 | 56.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,946 | 24.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 77 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,075 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 596 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,298 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,447 | 9.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,661 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 523 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 120 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 518 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 500 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28202 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 419 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 332 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 519 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 729 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 276 | 3.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,134 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,259 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,996 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 753 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,524 | 17.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28202 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,926 | 41.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 271 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 288 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,697 | 22.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 229 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,133 | 26.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28202 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 80 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 500 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 594 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 489 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 811 | 6.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 806 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 155 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,110 | 26.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,247 | 19.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,483 | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,012 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 405 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 119 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,931 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,737 | 78.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,128 | 13.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 972 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28202 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,159 | 91.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 734 | 8.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 536 | 6.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 161 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 576 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28202 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 559 | 5.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 505 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 44 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 457 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 340 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8,753 | 79.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 142 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 61 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28202 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 84 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,914 | 35.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,511 | 32.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,585 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 769 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 272 | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 82 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 106 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 623 | 5.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28202 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,398 | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,507 | 41.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,400 | 31.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,497 | 13.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 149 | 1.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 16 | 0.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28202 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,162 | 13.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 75 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,633 | 85.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28202 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,070 | 12.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,323 | 59.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,234 | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 314 | 3.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28202 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 14 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 17 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 53 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 412 | 17.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 994 | 41.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 687 | 28.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 184 | 7.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,324 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $934 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,765 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.49 | 2.38 |
Households (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,941 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,742 | 19.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 109 | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,227 | 47.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,456 | 27.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 563 | 6.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 921 | 10.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28202 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,261 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,149 | 66.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,178 | 23.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 746 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,589 | 38.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28202 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,553 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 105 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 27 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 481 | 18.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 88 | 3.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,852 | 72.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,274 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 674 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,903 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 688 | 4.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 445 | 64.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 243 | 35.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28202 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,898 | 61.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,161 | 38.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,624 | 42.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,453 | 56.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,900 | 30.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 84 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,182 | 87.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 290 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,968 | 678.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,968 | 678.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,968 | 678.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 398 | 137.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 215 | 74.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 586 | 202.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 4.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28202 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,899 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,817 | 86.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,082 | 13.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,062 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 467 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 492 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 61 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28202 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,941 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,654 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28202