28227 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28227 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 59,904 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,119 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,924 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,043 |
| Median Home Value: | $276,100 |
| Land Area: | 40.2 sq miles
104.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1896, -80.6454 |
Population Information (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 59,904 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 28,503 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,401 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,530 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,700 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,097 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,243 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,299 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,045 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,131 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,275 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,098 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,633 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,434 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,759 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 660 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $276,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,356 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,043 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,652 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,391 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,718 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,934 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 41,035 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,483 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,072 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,262 | 25.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,998 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,923 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,679 | 21.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,618 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,119 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,457 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,479 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,924 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 31,473 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,648 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,823 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,114 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,869 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,962 | 10.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,765 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,587 | 49.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,108 | 30.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,947 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,236 | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,965 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,039 | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,896 | 16.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,834 | 8.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 978 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 123 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,961 | 6.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 569 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 727 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,335 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,873 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,716 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,911 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,400 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,652 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,895 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,574 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,936 | 70.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,425 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 170 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 178 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 247 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,253 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,806 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,527 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,002 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,841 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,976 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 669 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,314 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,223 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,784 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,160 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,291 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 943 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.7% | 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 (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 51,641 | 86.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,647 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,731 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,232 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,113 | 83.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,810 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,056 | 18.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 938 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 537 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,117 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,976 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,152 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 137 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 252 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 817 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 694 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,407 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 608 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,132 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,893 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,270 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 6,889 | 29.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,584 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 911 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 864 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 166 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 248 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 156 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 997 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,585 | 15.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,612 | 54.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,395 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,298 | 5.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,638 | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 256 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,557 | 48.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 134 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 706 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,167 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,787 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,992 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 409 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 258 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,090 | 7.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,055 | 14.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,537 | 30.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,689 | 31.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,468 | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 212 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,478 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $493 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,356 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,652 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,511 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,535 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,790 | 12.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,469 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,570 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,216 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,614 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,458 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,781 | 52.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 440 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,791 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,662 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,160 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 894 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 434 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,346 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,513 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,973 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,976 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,928 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,873 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,136 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 431 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,175 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,530 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 52,838 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,417 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,082 | 63.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,036 | 31.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,252 | 19.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 299 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 50,134 | 83.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,107 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,770 | 882.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,770 | 882.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,770 | 882.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,034 | 93.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 823 | 74.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,327 | 481.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 111 | 10.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 56,374 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 43,470 | 77.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,904 | 22.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,108 | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,263 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,743 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 790 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,652 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,067 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28227