28203 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28203 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,989 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,507 |
| Per Capita Income: | $69,796 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,584 |
| Median Home Value: | $736,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2090, -80.8576 |
Population Information (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,989 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,565 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,424 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 678 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 377 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 548 | 3.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 384 | 2.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,413 | 19.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,444 | 35.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,625 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,182 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 639 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 557 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 840 | 4.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 243 | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 59 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $736,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,756 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,584 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,183 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,401 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,990 | 29.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,193 | 70.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,589 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 266 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 757 | 6.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 989 | 7.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 433 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,421 | 51.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,703 | 29.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 80.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,507 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $147,504 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $189,083 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $69,796 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,148 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,849 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 228 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,102 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,629 | 91.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 719 | 5.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 501 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,506 | 80.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,890 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 603 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 310 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 643 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 640 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 829 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 179 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 211 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 147 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 292 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 449 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 280 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 276 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 330 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 761 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,890 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,142 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,997 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,006 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,052 | 20.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,224 | 59.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 375 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 880 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 817 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 337 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,144 | 22.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 398 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 790 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 327 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 758 | 5.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 493 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 414 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,807 | 27.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,482 | 25.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,950 | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 840 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 359 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 199 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 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 (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,217 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,651 | 87.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,303 | 12.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 684 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,365 | 92.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 744 | 7.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 604 | 5.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 345 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 543 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,519 | 21.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,405 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 266 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 387 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 353 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 325 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,297 | 54.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,946 | 42.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,505 | 21.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 764 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 216 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 335 | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 167 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 496 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 844 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,256 | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,048 | 9.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,960 | 34.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,722 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,700 | 14.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 837 | 7.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 317 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,845 | 27.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 76 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,146 | 70.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 707 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,266 | 51.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,594 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 616 | 6.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 31 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 14 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 204 | 6.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 789 | 26.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,150 | 38.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 761 | 25.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,651 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $900 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,756 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.60 | 2.38 |
Households (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,183 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,964 | 19.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 798 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,161 | 31.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,902 | 38.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,094 | 10.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 894 | 8.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,070 | 65.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,054 | 26.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 22 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 588 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,650 | 72.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,468 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 237 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 711 | 28.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 472 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 988 | 40.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,998 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 539 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,901 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,032 | 5.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 69 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 696 | 67.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 267 | 25.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,863 | 65.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,998 | 33.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,745 | 45.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,194 | 53.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,222 | 37.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,808 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 287 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,181 | 411.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,181 | 411.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,181 | 411.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 402 | 140.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 54 | 18.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 137 | 47.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 7.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,311 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,789 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,522 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 693 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 458 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 307 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 64 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,183 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,051 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28203