28212 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28212 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,301 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,918 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,740 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,490 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,500 |
| Land Area: | 9.2 sq miles
23.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1877, -80.7446 |
Population Information (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,301 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,557 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,744 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,921 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,056 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,041 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,933 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,200 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,641 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,826 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,108 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,160 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,559 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,690 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 786 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 380 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,188 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,490 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,169 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,321 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,180 | 38.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,989 | 61.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,150 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,046 | 14.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,920 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,924 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,066 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,868 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,104 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,222 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,918 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,165 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,192 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,740 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,303 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,518 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,751 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,342 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,967 | 88.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,574 | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 950 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,579 | 22.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,619 | 40.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 431 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,190 | 9.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,222 | 16.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,228 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,379 | 24.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,517 | 28.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,101 | 11.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 305 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,063 | 16.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28212 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 697 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 681 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,646 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,190 | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,112 | 19.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,408 | 21.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,787 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,680 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 562 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 406 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28212 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,891 | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,485 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 878 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 101 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 223 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,437 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28212 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 135 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,998 | 13.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,912 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 630 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,136 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,424 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 705 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,307 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,600 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,224 | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,358 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 901 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 188 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.9% | 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 (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,885 | 73.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,582 | 42.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,874 | 36.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 11,228 | 25.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28212 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,989 | 86.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,366 | 20.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,873 | 11.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 464 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 274 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,097 | 19.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28212 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,181 | 41.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,086 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,062 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,402 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,704 | 15.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,963 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28212 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,488 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,276 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,349 | 24.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,342 | 30.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,275 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,283 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 68 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 45 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28212 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 439 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,620 | 20.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,619 | 32.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,992 | 34.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,704 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 116 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28212 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,134 | 31.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 327 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,512 | 65.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 47 | 0.3% | 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: | 149 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28212 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,507 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,781 | 48.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,661 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,220 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28212 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 356 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 898 | 14.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,564 | 25.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,293 | 37.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 825 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 145 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,237 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $448 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,188 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,169 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,888 | 30.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,209 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,745 | 23.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,612 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,683 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,951 | 18.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28212 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,033 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,901 | 49.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,761 | 35.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 291 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,655 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,997 | 49.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28212 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,239 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 775 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 650 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,493 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,591 | 25.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,730 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,525 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,492 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,113 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,106 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 312 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,954 | 62.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 840 | 27.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28212 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,311 | 79.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,018 | 18.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,263 | 65.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,561 | 31.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,726 | 21.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 194 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,887 | 71.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,114 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,414 | 1114.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,414 | 1114.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,414 | 1114.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 209 | 18.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,269 | 113.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,225 | 648.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28212 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,380 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,945 | 60.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,435 | 39.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,211 | 25.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,430 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,828 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 966 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28212 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,169 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,810 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28212