28226 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28226 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,475 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,220 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,694 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,772 |
| Median Home Value: | $507,300 |
| Land Area: | 14.7 sq miles
38.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1027, -80.8221 |
Population Information (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,475 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,371 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,104 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,061 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,812 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,301 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,575 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,487 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,326 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,145 | 16.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,384 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,377 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,421 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,876 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,010 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 700 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $507,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,387 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,772 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,659 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,113 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,998 | 70.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,661 | 29.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,239 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 533 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 299 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,023 | 11.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,094 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,929 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,434 | 38.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,927 | 25.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,220 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $184,053 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $165,491 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,694 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,915 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,330 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 569 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,506 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,794 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,281 | 6.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,240 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,276 | 76.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,168 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 154 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,238 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,303 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,336 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,672 | 9.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,396 | 11.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,111 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 205 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,045 | 7.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 477 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 143 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 619 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 746 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,343 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,030 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,724 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,317 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,812 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,448 | 28.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,360 | 65.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,346 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 106 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 220 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,781 | 23.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,278 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,437 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 664 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,869 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 805 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 450 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,623 | 17.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,435 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,525 | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,849 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,126 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 261 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 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 (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,796 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,108 | 80.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,034 | 23.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,490 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,760 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,967 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,236 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 286 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 621 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,800 | 64.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,927 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 80 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 556 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 721 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,258 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,415 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 773 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,516 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,019 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,698 | 34.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,740 | 22.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,665 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 284 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 22 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 210 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,771 | 10.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,119 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,526 | 27.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,457 | 32.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,689 | 10.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,498 | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 149 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,910 | 50.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 49 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 542 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,896 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,348 | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,873 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 82 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 56 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 181 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 409 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,430 | 13.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,250 | 29.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,361 | 39.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,229 | 11.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,332 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $814 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,387 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,659 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,760 | 55.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,191 | 26.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,511 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,850 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,320 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,469 | 28.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,899 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,912 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,333 | 62.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,116 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,266 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,794 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 774 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 554 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,775 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,360 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,331 | 15.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,351 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,581 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,286 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,861 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 193 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 867 | 30.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,801 | 63.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,074 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,916 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,071 | 62.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,595 | 32.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,257 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 250 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,608 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 570 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,867 | 853.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,867 | 853.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,867 | 853.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,050 | 184.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 374 | 65.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,244 | 393.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 171 | 30.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,414 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,815 | 84.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,599 | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,472 | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,360 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 580 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 187 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,659 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,326 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28226