28269 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28269 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 78,540 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,560 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,401 |
| Total Housing Units: | 32,373 |
| Median Home Value: | $263,600 |
| Land Area: | 30.6 sq miles
79.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3373, -80.8035 |
Population Information (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 78,540 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 36,352 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 42,188 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,422 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,028 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,922 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,050 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,792 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,144 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 12,129 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 11,294 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 5,126 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,090 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,013 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,973 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 557 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $263,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,485 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 32,373 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 30,433 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,940 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 19,377 | 63.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,056 | 36.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 51,326 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,136 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,672 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,255 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,890 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 5,867 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15,095 | 29.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,411 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28269 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,560 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,980 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,748 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,401 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 44,328 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 43,120 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,080 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,342 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 37,159 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,157 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,801 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,971 | 31.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 39,405 | 50.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 204 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,507 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,808 | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,638 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,895 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,128 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,840 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,023 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 294 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,971 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28269 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,266 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 528 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,461 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,881 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,691 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 6,158 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 4,604 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,619 | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,953 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,272 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28269 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 27,395 | 63.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,495 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 269 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 168 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 433 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 11,896 | 27.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28269 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,989 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,936 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 693 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,955 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 4,118 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 995 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 6,393 | 14.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,754 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,047 | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,678 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,458 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,075 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 69,981 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 56,530 | 72.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,275 | 24.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,172 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28269 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 26,589 | 87.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,127 | 20.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,651 | 15.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,136 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 250 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,308 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28269 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 22,578 | 69.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,032 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 24 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 385 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 902 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,112 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,573 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 767 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28269 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 237 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,614 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 11,011 | 34.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 11,236 | 34.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,158 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,230 | 3.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 635 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 729 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 399 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 124 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28269 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 495 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,670 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,864 | 15.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 14,383 | 44.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 8,084 | 25.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,877 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28269 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 18,128 | 59.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 462 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,680 | 38.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 46 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28269 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 956 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 11,479 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 11,879 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,119 | 20.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28269 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 592 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 327 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,491 | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,881 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,838 | 35.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,142 | 31.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,028 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 78 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28269 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,519 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $537 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,485 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 30,433 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 13,403 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,011 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,124 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,356 | 34.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 10,446 | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,601 | 18.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28269 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,292 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,671 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,611 | 49.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 525 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,807 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,075 | 41.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28269 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 20,703 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 987 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 818 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,670 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5,306 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,922 | 23.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 58,965 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,544 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 78,153 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,497 | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 718 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,919 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,860 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28269 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 68,419 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,075 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,492 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,030 | 33.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,559 | 17.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 553 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28269 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 67,883 | 86.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,600 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,657 | 666.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,657 | 666.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,657 | 666.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 632 | 39.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,798 | 112.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,487 | 342.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 114 | 7.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28269 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 74,118 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 59,347 | 80.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,771 | 19.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,412 | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,787 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,197 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,375 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28269 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 30,433 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 29,758 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28269