28206 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28206 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,000 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,555 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,862 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,433 |
| Median Home Value: | $199,700 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2554, -80.8215 |
Population Information (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,000 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,264 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,736 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 923 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,130 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,046 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 584 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 731 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,168 | 22.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,224 | 15.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,381 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 746 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 722 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 766 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 482 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 97 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $199,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,127 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,433 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,095 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 338 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,196 | 36.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,899 | 64.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,586 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 734 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,125 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,262 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,049 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 849 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,689 | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 878 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,555 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,213 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,718 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,862 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,416 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,068 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 335 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,356 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,356 | 89.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 506 | 7.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 206 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,353 | 16.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,195 | 65.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 59 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 395 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,343 | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 655 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,851 | 13.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,043 | 14.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 828 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 178 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,012 | 7.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 312 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 598 | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 645 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 850 | 13.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 988 | 16.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,252 | 20.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 408 | 6.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 442 | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 255 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 345 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,137 | 58.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 689 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 513 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 35 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 148 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,491 | 21.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 527 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 658 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 193 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 779 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 765 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 721 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,157 | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,023 | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 678 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 319 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 151 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.2% | 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 (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,145 | 79.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,210 | 44.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,798 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,842 | 20.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,904 | 80.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,386 | 22.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 553 | 9.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 454 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 77 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,428 | 23.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,950 | 45.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 562 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 148 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 374 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 632 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 349 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,418 | 22.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 67 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,534 | 23.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,222 | 19.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 441 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 446 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 747 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 708 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 662 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 315 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 291 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 290 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,252 | 19.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,127 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,210 | 34.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 419 | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 135 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,908 | 31.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 35 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,111 | 67.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 886 | 14.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,779 | 45.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,904 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 526 | 8.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 70 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 331 | 15.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 467 | 21.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 231 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 336 | 15.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 517 | 23.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 244 | 11.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,366 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,127 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,095 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,059 | 17.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 520 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,022 | 33.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,533 | 41.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,269 | 20.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,147 | 18.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,617 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,332 | 59.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,278 | 22.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 129 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 768 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,868 | 51.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,015 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 119 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 298 | 9.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,417 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 490 | 16.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 691 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,562 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 368 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,987 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,315 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 51 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 768 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 496 | 37.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,614 | 83.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,244 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,228 | 54.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 718 | 32.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 430 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 298 | 13.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,745 | 83.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 138 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,255 | 1634.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,255 | 1634.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,255 | 1634.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 13 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 945 | 684.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,025 | 742.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,077 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,250 | 78.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,827 | 21.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,746 | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 648 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 160 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 273 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,095 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,460 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28206