28262 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28262 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,186 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,631 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,890 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,376 |
| Median Home Value: | $269,900 |
| Land Area: | 21.0 sq miles
54.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3221, -80.7400 |
Population Information (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,186 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,984 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,202 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,435 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,570 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,287 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,271 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,364 | 14.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,378 | 25.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,380 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,963 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,598 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,944 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,192 | 4.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 669 | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 135 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $269,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,384 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,376 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,576 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,800 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,501 | 31.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 14,075 | 68.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,259 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,089 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,002 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,089 | 10.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,557 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,701 | 16.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,932 | 30.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,889 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28262 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,631 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,552 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,947 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,890 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,433 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,580 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 759 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,121 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,003 | 86.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,603 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 880 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,234 | 29.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 21,550 | 47.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 193 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,118 | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,771 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,299 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,154 | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,591 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 989 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 457 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 199 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,946 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28262 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,711 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 397 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,247 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,043 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,403 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 5,180 | 25.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,417 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,850 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,144 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,184 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28262 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,673 | 55.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,388 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 341 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 488 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 229 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 8,575 | 32.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28262 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,113 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,652 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 263 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,334 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,044 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 435 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,939 | 14.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,307 | 16.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,711 | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,386 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,463 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 903 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.5% | 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 (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,855 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,899 | 75.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,424 | 18.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,819 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28262 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,186 | 88.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,499 | 12.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,056 | 10.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 424 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 125 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,402 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28262 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,159 | 32.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 921 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 241 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 381 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,542 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 7,884 | 35.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,854 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 394 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28262 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 210 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,365 | 19.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 8,119 | 36.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,542 | 24.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,988 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 631 | 2.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 363 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 75 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 47 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 36 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28262 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,198 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,558 | 20.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,062 | 31.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,103 | 22.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,103 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,352 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28262 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,250 | 30.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 324 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,792 | 67.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 129 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28262 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,524 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,149 | 49.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,712 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,191 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28262 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 140 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 607 | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 725 | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,543 | 39.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,247 | 34.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 179 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28262 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,574 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $546 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,384 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,576 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,014 | 29.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,628 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,818 | 28.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,581 | 36.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,999 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,428 | 11.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28262 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,941 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,567 | 53.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,125 | 39.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 119 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 913 | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,577 | 53.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28262 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,635 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 701 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 258 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,927 | 28.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,738 | 12.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,011 | 51.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,644 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,817 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,674 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,312 | 5.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,620 | 70.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 366 | 15.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28262 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,296 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,755 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,702 | 47.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,159 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,812 | 23.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 894 | 11.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28262 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,301 | 78.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 762 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,885 | 1297.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,885 | 1297.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,885 | 1297.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 254 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,373 | 180.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,537 | 332.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28262 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,751 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,709 | 78.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,042 | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,499 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,357 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,050 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,136 | 2.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28262 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,576 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,018 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28262