28217 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28217 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,756 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,635 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,005 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,907 |
| Median Home Value: | $210,100 |
| Land Area: | 14.9 sq miles
38.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1687, -80.9084 |
Population Information (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,756 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,486 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,270 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,904 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,372 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,083 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,258 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,430 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,814 | 21.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,471 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,746 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,783 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,477 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,286 | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 681 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 451 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $210,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,387 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,907 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,158 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 749 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,849 | 31.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,309 | 68.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,709 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,359 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,946 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,840 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,476 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,603 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,631 | 22.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,854 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,635 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,391 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,971 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,005 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,826 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,724 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,057 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,125 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,173 | 91.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 848 | 4.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 691 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,447 | 29.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,043 | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 119 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,847 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,165 | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,135 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,806 | 21.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,371 | 35.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,692 | 8.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 244 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 207 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8,228 | 25.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 636 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 588 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,119 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,158 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,406 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,743 | 22.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,615 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,719 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 691 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 483 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,164 | 57.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,208 | 18.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 862 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 124 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,346 | 13.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,339 | 13.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,749 | 9.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 422 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,047 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,509 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 494 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,507 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,139 | 17.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,921 | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,584 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 737 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 255 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.6% | 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 (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,627 | 74.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,310 | 48.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,672 | 30.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,075 | 25.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,578 | 87.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,770 | 14.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,232 | 10.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 539 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,824 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,851 | 37.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,088 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 143 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 333 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,342 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,369 | 18.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,665 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 108 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 198 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,485 | 19.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,185 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,025 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 917 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,630 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,150 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,095 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 124 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 98 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 377 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,185 | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,620 | 35.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,454 | 34.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,174 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 97 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,310 | 27.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 210 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,527 | 70.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 50 | 0.4% | 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: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,098 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,672 | 46.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,683 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,705 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 261 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 315 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 477 | 12.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 710 | 18.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,167 | 30.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 846 | 22.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 67 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,236 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,387 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,158 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,413 | 28.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,322 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,304 | 27.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,298 | 35.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,552 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,938 | 15.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,008 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,390 | 56.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,202 | 32.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 196 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 982 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,220 | 47.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,517 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 135 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 428 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,711 | 49.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,689 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,554 | 20.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,866 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,035 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,702 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,173 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 268 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,992 | 62.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 913 | 28.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,423 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,935 | 18.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,500 | 59.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,592 | 26.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,231 | 20.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 843 | 14.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,131 | 66.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 484 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,625 | 2195.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,625 | 2195.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,625 | 2195.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 230 | 47.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 743 | 153.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,677 | 1586.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 14.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,852 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,633 | 59.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,219 | 40.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,955 | 33.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 811 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,335 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 118 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,158 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,274 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28217