28208 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28208 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,502 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,819 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,192 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,458 |
| Median Home Value: | $169,200 |
| Land Area: | 20.2 sq miles
52.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2320, -80.9050 |
Population Information (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,502 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,874 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,628 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,680 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,401 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,328 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,038 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,561 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,414 | 20.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,797 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,508 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,341 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,072 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,945 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 962 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 455 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $169,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,124 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,458 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,867 | 90.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,591 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,289 | 39.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,578 | 60.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,494 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,618 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,667 | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,193 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,016 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,603 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,287 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,110 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,819 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,104 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,505 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,192 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,006 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,007 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,868 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,532 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,149 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,079 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 779 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,973 | 17.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,953 | 61.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,037 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,061 | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,397 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,815 | 11.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,555 | 13.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,192 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 258 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 132 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,973 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,198 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,203 | 7.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,529 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,532 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,678 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,771 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,745 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,666 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 854 | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 691 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,156 | 69.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,689 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,061 | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 138 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 351 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,210 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 92 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,448 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,425 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 525 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,115 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,164 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 222 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,612 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,764 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,344 | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,840 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 798 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 658 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.5% | 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 (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,435 | 82.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,743 | 46.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,467 | 43.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,840 | 16.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,808 | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,933 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,387 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,271 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 362 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,047 | 25.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,168 | 58.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,790 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 433 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 801 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,470 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,153 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,403 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 240 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,911 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,443 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,150 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,038 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,429 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,612 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,223 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,925 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,657 | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 225 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,887 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,302 | 36.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,658 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,194 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 192 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,744 | 42.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 160 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,725 | 55.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 74 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 93 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,060 | 13.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,962 | 43.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,371 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,474 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 199 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 747 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,456 | 23.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,591 | 25.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 917 | 14.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 886 | 14.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 461 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,201 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $409 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,124 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,867 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,740 | 23.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,336 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,143 | 26.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,698 | 42.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,589 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,515 | 22.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,820 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,402 | 59.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,407 | 27.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 347 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,208 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,845 | 49.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,067 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 596 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 839 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,532 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,034 | 20.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,066 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,296 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,562 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,275 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,242 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 684 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,864 | 61.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,694 | 27.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,190 | 79.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,884 | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,561 | 70.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,274 | 28.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,475 | 18.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,787 | 88.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 622 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,715 | 758.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,715 | 758.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,715 | 758.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 111 | 17.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 226 | 36.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,928 | 470.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,822 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,158 | 82.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,664 | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,639 | 12.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 547 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,283 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 195 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,867 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,619 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28208