28214 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28214 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,117 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,679 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,621 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,635 |
| Median Home Value: | $211,600 |
| Land Area: | 33.9 sq miles
87.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2720, -80.9681 |
Population Information (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,117 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,095 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,022 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,870 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,610 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,337 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,623 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,466 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,101 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,656 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,985 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,929 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,934 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,298 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 909 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 399 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $211,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,407 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,635 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,641 | 93.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 994 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,900 | 74.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,741 | 25.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,211 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,451 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,714 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,881 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,947 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,663 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,268 | 22.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,287 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,679 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,059 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,420 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,621 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,246 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,590 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,554 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,683 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,972 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,836 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 767 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,912 | 33.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,275 | 46.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 262 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,363 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,689 | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,616 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,335 | 10.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,655 | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,745 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 417 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 217 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,276 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 521 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 604 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 957 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,980 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,760 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,800 | 19.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,534 | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,288 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 898 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,629 | 73.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,401 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 254 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 249 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 239 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,591 | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 132 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,475 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,391 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 636 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,802 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,981 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 499 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,650 | 11.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,207 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,066 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,881 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,140 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 730 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,488 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,508 | 69.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,862 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,527 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,857 | 87.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,812 | 26.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,052 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 687 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,237 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,497 | 86.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 660 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 48 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 131 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 95 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 92 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,075 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 138 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,420 | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,512 | 28.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,457 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,798 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,492 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,044 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,000 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 324 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 450 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 391 | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,395 | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,554 | 61.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,788 | 24.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 452 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,698 | 52.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 338 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,411 | 43.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,098 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,638 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,477 | 30.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 398 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 813 | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,535 | 14.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,217 | 20.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,175 | 29.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,226 | 20.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 440 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 96 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,371 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $482 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,407 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.38 |
Households (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,641 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,666 | 45.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,564 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,905 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,623 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,954 | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,272 | 22.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,381 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,898 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,451 | 45.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 373 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,517 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,653 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,267 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 422 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 767 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,715 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,993 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,370 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,837 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,305 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,015 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,004 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,969 | 59.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,672 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,024 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,428 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,310 | 67.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,069 | 31.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 523 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,970 | 87.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,029 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,147 | 500.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,147 | 500.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,147 | 500.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 241 | 23.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 973 | 94.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,379 | 231.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,247 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,315 | 81.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,932 | 18.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,098 | 10.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 665 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,517 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 652 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28214 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,641 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,246 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28214