28270 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28270 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,169 |
| Median Household Income: | $120,894 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,123 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,024 |
| Median Home Value: | $481,000 |
| Land Area: | 12.4 sq miles
32.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1120, -80.7646 |
Population Information (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,169 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,127 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,042 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,354 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,593 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,287 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,333 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,176 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,430 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,824 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,092 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,400 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,880 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,984 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,223 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 593 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $481,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,635 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,024 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,645 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 379 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,422 | 74.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,223 | 25.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,426 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 191 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 174 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,360 | 10.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,887 | 12.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,476 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,217 | 43.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,121 | 26.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 69.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28270 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $120,894 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $165,619 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $148,039 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,123 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,529 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,968 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 561 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,713 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,057 | 88.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,035 | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 861 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,656 | 69.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,447 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,421 | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 50 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 788 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,800 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,626 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,998 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 581 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 212 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 145 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,060 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28270 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 239 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 99 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 585 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 516 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 922 | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,662 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,237 | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,433 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,613 | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,339 | 26.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28270 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,827 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,232 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 298 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 94 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,099 | 18.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28270 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 889 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,241 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 483 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,603 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 658 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 482 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,100 | 18.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,993 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,385 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,111 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 836 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.3% | 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 (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,995 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,719 | 84.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,526 | 19.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,172 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28270 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,573 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,003 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,166 | 17.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 361 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28270 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,956 | 68.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,305 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 52 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 231 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 712 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 832 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 872 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 64 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28270 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 128 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 804 | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,795 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,039 | 31.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,542 | 27.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,582 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 829 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 217 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 49 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 39 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28270 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 857 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,728 | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,863 | 29.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,438 | 34.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,995 | 15.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28270 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,245 | 57.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 275 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,091 | 40.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28270 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 278 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,450 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,768 | 53.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,149 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28270 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 124 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 13 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 197 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 207 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,071 | 11.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,440 | 36.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,081 | 43.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 289 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28270 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,229 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $739 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,635 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,645 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,149 | 64.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,187 | 33.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 924 | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,000 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,918 | 38.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,349 | 26.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28270 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,840 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,638 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,550 | 66.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 127 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 434 | 3.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,055 | 23.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28270 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,020 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 864 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 427 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,903 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,063 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,763 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,220 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,213 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,167 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,850 | 5.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 50 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 691 | 37.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,109 | 59.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28270 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,163 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,511 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,324 | 51.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,960 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,559 | 34.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 227 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,280 | 82.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 419 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,889 | 1405.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,889 | 1405.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,889 | 1405.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 984 | 234.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 690 | 164.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,454 | 347.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 82 | 19.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28270 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,815 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,398 | 79.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,417 | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,384 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,914 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,877 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 242 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28270 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,645 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,434 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28270