28205 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28205 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,160 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,418 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,683 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,184 |
| Median Home Value: | $375,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.8 sq miles
30.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2188, -80.7896 |
Population Information (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,160 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,942 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,218 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,336 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,256 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,673 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,188 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,270 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 12,713 | 24.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,318 | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,326 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,327 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,172 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,831 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,268 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 482 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $375,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,280 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,184 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,251 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,933 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,357 | 42.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 12,894 | 57.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,437 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,026 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,303 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,350 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,386 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,973 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,862 | 29.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,537 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,418 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,270 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,154 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,683 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 32,429 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 30,437 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,811 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,088 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,048 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,351 | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,000 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,256 | 47.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,104 | 27.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 266 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,465 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,445 | 12.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,605 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,664 | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,024 | 19.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,404 | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 473 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 182 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,965 | 9.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 985 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,005 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,617 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,637 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,706 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,885 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,528 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,945 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,502 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,441 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,408 | 60.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,435 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,279 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 434 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 535 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,664 | 18.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,402 | 11.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,198 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,021 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,251 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,715 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 928 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,986 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,824 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,614 | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,401 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,586 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 453 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,070 | 80.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,287 | 59.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,307 | 26.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,609 | 18.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 19,725 | 88.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,290 | 14.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,220 | 10.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 530 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 257 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,480 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,611 | 52.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,301 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,096 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,027 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,343 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,006 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,717 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 83 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 183 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,253 | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,848 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,713 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,483 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,037 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,987 | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,141 | 17.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,552 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,987 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 787 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,986 | 16.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,634 | 35.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,261 | 34.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,094 | 8.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 422 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,115 | 45.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 344 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,591 | 52.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 69 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,736 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,889 | 44.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,888 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,738 | 12.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 116 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 225 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 381 | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 491 | 5.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,957 | 20.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,360 | 35.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,496 | 26.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 331 | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,747 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $497 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,280 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,251 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,238 | 28.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,345 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,629 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,296 | 32.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,333 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,197 | 14.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,781 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,360 | 49.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,301 | 35.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 243 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,176 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,068 | 48.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,995 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 967 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 496 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,465 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,808 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,259 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,583 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,930 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,679 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,568 | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 162 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,980 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,426 | 40.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,385 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,201 | 19.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,070 | 59.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,782 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,228 | 21.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 349 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,593 | 81.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 760 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,567 | 1258.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,567 | 1258.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,567 | 1258.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 599 | 78.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,355 | 178.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,615 | 738.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 150 | 19.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,824 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,243 | 75.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,581 | 24.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,667 | 16.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,323 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,385 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,206 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,251 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,911 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28205