28204 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28204 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,525 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,279 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,326 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,275 |
| Median Home Value: | $496,700 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2146, -80.8268 |
Population Information (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,525 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,692 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,833 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 331 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 281 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 375 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 278 | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 723 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,911 | 41.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,270 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 897 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 479 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 391 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 361 | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 174 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 54 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $496,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,559 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,275 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,583 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 692 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,442 | 25.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,141 | 74.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,537 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 89 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 227 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 712 | 9.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 879 | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 155 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,293 | 43.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,182 | 29.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,279 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,966 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $137,768 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,326 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,993 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,700 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 281 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,464 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,895 | 88.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 455 | 6.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 331 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,214 | 65.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,279 | 23.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 360 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 187 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 437 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 450 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 574 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 215 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 236 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 187 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 164 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 327 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 294 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 516 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,226 | 22.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 921 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 858 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 447 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 643 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,717 | 55.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 281 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 309 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 423 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 148 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,746 | 26.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 56 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 185 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 309 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 544 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 217 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 206 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,105 | 16.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,794 | 26.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,511 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 207 | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 268 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 124 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 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 (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,915 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,723 | 81.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,667 | 17.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 475 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,020 | 89.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 519 | 9.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 516 | 9.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 212 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 488 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 751 | 12.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 375 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 130 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 293 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 513 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 390 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,819 | 60.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 68 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,876 | 45.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,254 | 20.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 267 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 244 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 157 | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 92 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 137 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 218 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 962 | 15.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 867 | 13.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,657 | 42.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,533 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 750 | 12.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 343 | 5.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 125 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,156 | 20.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 86 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,255 | 76.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.4% | 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: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 482 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,439 | 61.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,414 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 248 | 4.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 13 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 42 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 211 | 14.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 437 | 30.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 531 | 36.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 183 | 12.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,382 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $621 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,559 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.43 | 2.38 |
Households (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,583 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 876 | 15.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 278 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,783 | 31.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,285 | 40.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 600 | 10.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 404 | 7.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,065 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,495 | 61.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,045 | 25.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 44 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 420 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,920 | 71.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,432 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 173 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 127 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 445 | 31.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 253 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 434 | 30.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,343 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 257 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,390 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 788 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 6 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 563 | 71.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 219 | 27.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,048 | 63.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,411 | 35.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,867 | 54.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,424 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 868 | 25.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,711 | 91.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 176 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 814 | 462.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 814 | 462.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 814 | 462.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 144 | 81.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 38 | 21.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 110 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 156 | 88.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,194 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,351 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 843 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 309 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 330 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 159 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,583 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,441 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28204