28216 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28216 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,422 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,579 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,185 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,854 |
| Median Home Value: | $220,600 |
| Land Area: | 30.0 sq miles
77.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3102, -80.8896 |
Population Information (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,422 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,933 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,489 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,168 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,460 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,764 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,573 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,893 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,143 | 19.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,351 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,052 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,919 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,778 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,887 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,528 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 906 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $220,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,365 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,854 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,965 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,889 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,504 | 50.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,461 | 49.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,564 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,418 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,532 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,117 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,874 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,225 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,579 | 22.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,819 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,579 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,507 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,641 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,185 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,513 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,503 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 974 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,902 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,344 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,082 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,009 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,893 | 22.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 33,250 | 62.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,267 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,305 | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,626 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,057 | 9.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,518 | 10.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,157 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 225 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 372 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,764 | 5.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,137 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 730 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,938 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,212 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,706 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,418 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,406 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,097 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,221 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,100 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,166 | 60.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,218 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 369 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 182 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 188 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 8,884 | 31.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,600 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,187 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,086 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,689 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,649 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 476 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,967 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,934 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,304 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,026 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 956 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 532 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.8% | 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 (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,447 | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,542 | 62.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,461 | 30.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,822 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,791 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,853 | 21.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,357 | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,202 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 222 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,065 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,184 | 65.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 958 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 378 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 387 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,185 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,585 | 14.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,675 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 502 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 273 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,229 | 21.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,656 | 26.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,850 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,588 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,211 | 8.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,549 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,661 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 489 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 348 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 189 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,147 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,815 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,369 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,426 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 908 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,925 | 51.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 252 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,648 | 46.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 49 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,741 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,232 | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,419 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,573 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 480 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 757 | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,532 | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,765 | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,076 | 35.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,246 | 19.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 492 | 4.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 156 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,310 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $456 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,365 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,965 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,202 | 35.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,921 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,917 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,572 | 37.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,309 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,754 | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,027 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,683 | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,534 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 568 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,681 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,580 | 47.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,372 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 767 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 709 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,947 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,969 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,980 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,675 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,078 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 53,269 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,307 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,062 | 47.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,882 | 43.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,432 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,322 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,294 | 61.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,840 | 34.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,016 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 188 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,854 | 87.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 762 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,568 | 861.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,568 | 861.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,568 | 861.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 297 | 39.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,024 | 134.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,331 | 437.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,254 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 41,655 | 82.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,599 | 17.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,079 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,589 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,269 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 662 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28216 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,965 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,753 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28216