28215 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28215 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 64,713 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,855 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,573 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,112 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,300 |
| Land Area: | 28.9 sq miles
74.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2456, -80.6989 |
Population Information (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 64,713 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,960 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 34,753 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,394 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,691 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,160 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,414 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,157 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,289 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,370 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,158 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,410 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,645 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,669 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,703 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 653 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,273 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,112 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,507 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,605 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,256 | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,251 | 36.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 40,897 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,640 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,589 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,639 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,090 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,583 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,157 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,199 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,855 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,157 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,808 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,573 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 34,715 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,874 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,746 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,704 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,918 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,578 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,342 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,417 | 25.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 33,844 | 52.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 389 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,120 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,658 | 11.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,285 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,028 | 15.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 13,120 | 20.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,874 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 732 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 146 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,368 | 11.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,144 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 826 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,458 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,087 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,710 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 5,458 | 24.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,305 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,243 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,315 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 961 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,286 | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,092 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 626 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 266 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 640 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,013 | 15.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,324 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,319 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 898 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,455 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,397 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 468 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,281 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,182 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,339 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,018 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,331 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 756 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 54,077 | 83.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,697 | 56.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,394 | 34.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 10,317 | 15.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 19,527 | 86.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,311 | 23.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,944 | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 742 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 282 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,339 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,527 | 72.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,387 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 152 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 651 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,779 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,301 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 693 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 622 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 276 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,898 | 12.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,840 | 20.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,177 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,091 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,616 | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,582 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,270 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 306 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 56 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 234 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,403 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,728 | 19.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,510 | 51.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,738 | 19.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 499 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,492 | 51.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 365 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,509 | 46.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 57 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,284 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,351 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,534 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,338 | 19.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 456 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 696 | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,627 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,790 | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,461 | 31.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,632 | 25.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 428 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 166 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,399 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $484 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,273 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.38 |
Households (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,507 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,874 | 39.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,111 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,488 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,537 | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,508 | 37.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,170 | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,767 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,468 | 46.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,937 | 43.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 315 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,584 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,000 | 43.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,381 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,296 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 764 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,130 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,586 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,605 | 20.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 46,625 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,487 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 64,394 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,228 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 417 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,641 | 58.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,170 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 56,617 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,232 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,952 | 54.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,964 | 41.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,850 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 316 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 52,614 | 81.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 531 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,099 | 2278.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,099 | 2278.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,099 | 2278.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 598 | 112.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,465 | 464.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 38 | 7.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,828 | 1285.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 16.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 59,319 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 44,652 | 75.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,667 | 24.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,858 | 16.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,755 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,456 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,598 | 2.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,507 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,158 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28215