28209 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28209 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,719 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,452 |
| Per Capita Income: | $65,403 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,945 |
| Median Home Value: | $532,300 |
| Land Area: | 5.5 sq miles
14.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1787, -80.8540 |
Population Information (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,719 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,451 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,268 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,706 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,204 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,084 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 703 | 3.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,881 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,117 | 25.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,954 | 16.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,503 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,155 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,232 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,304 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 419 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 457 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $532,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,478 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,945 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,786 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,159 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,944 | 50.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,842 | 49.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,141 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 257 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 423 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,536 | 9.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,513 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 780 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,590 | 44.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,042 | 23.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,452 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $146,696 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $147,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $65,403 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,758 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,327 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 403 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,813 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,595 | 88.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 606 | 4.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,104 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,210 | 81.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,613 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 682 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 992 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,201 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,484 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,780 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 464 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 418 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 828 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 304 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 380 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 843 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 865 | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,236 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,546 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,915 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,132 | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,329 | 19.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,378 | 67.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 556 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 637 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 231 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 242 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,199 | 20.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,064 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,261 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 313 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,382 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 651 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 187 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,348 | 21.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,962 | 19.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,231 | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,201 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 603 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 100 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,142 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,575 | 82.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,978 | 16.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,549 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,482 | 88.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,689 | 14.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,308 | 11.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 599 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,056 | 39.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,194 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 139 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 648 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 805 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 960 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,081 | 31.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 62 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 192 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,226 | 24.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,182 | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 965 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,428 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,259 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,299 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,420 | 18.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 829 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 145 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 595 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,117 | 24.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,414 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,009 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,316 | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 494 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,217 | 44.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 99 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,442 | 54.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 886 | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,278 | 44.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,314 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,308 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 29 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 178 | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 985 | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,602 | 27.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,091 | 35.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,049 | 17.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,147 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $733 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,478 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.66 | 2.38 |
Households (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,786 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,645 | 30.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,679 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,154 | 26.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,935 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,426 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,674 | 14.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,977 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,811 | 48.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,925 | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 100 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 958 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,174 | 41.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,157 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 546 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 222 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,939 | 46.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 666 | 16.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 784 | 18.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,199 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 660 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,691 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,306 | 5.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 8 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 723 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 575 | 44.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,384 | 77.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,954 | 20.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,862 | 57.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,941 | 39.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,415 | 28.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 151 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,802 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 229 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,917 | 837.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,917 | 837.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,917 | 837.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 415 | 181.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 52 | 22.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 910 | 397.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 8.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,013 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,676 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,337 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,221 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 689 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 408 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,786 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,287 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28209