28273 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28273 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,663 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,822 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,622 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,252 |
| Median Home Value: | $274,100 |
| Land Area: | 22.5 sq miles
58.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1237, -80.9485 |
Population Information (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,663 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,962 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,701 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,875 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,672 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,824 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,595 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,336 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,642 | 20.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,744 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,527 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,740 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,179 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,605 | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 777 | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 147 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $274,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,506 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,252 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,326 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 926 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,378 | 54.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,948 | 45.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,361 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,565 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,384 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,997 | 22.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,612 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,424 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,703 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,676 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28273 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,822 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,576 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,589 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,622 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,150 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,519 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,540 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,699 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,432 | 88.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,381 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 605 | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 101 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,331 | 30.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,570 | 41.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 227 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,163 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,434 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,897 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,226 | 15.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,562 | 22.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,234 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,150 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,129 | 15.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28273 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 417 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 273 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 655 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,082 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,623 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,531 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,841 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,983 | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,672 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,249 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28273 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,373 | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,380 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 483 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 76 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 555 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,100 | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28273 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,747 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,018 | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 787 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,052 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,161 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,265 | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,429 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,174 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,213 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,433 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,512 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 713 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 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 (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,042 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,971 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,652 | 22.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,432 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28273 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,065 | 92.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,424 | 14.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,183 | 12.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 468 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 199 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,389 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28273 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,674 | 47.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,736 | 15.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 83 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 131 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 392 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,289 | 12.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,694 | 20.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 253 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28273 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 232 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,544 | 24.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,637 | 30.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,491 | 24.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,940 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,043 | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 174 | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 126 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 25 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 40 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28273 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 218 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,131 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,378 | 29.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,583 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,738 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,204 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28273 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,102 | 46.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,970 | 51.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 65 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28273 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 527 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,279 | 42.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,357 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,163 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28273 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 100 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 55 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 295 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 883 | 9.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,120 | 43.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,524 | 37.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 323 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 78 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28273 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,567 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $478 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,506 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,326 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,744 | 38.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,178 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,446 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,601 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,022 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,732 | 15.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28273 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,493 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,499 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,735 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 181 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,792 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,730 | 49.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28273 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,055 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 743 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 895 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,998 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,223 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,196 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,674 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,844 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,474 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,967 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 322 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,711 | 68.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 934 | 23.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28273 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,182 | 79.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,630 | 18.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,888 | 56.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,417 | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,499 | 29.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 325 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28273 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,419 | 78.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,008 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,244 | 1016.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,244 | 1016.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,244 | 1016.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 730 | 72.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 743 | 73.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,333 | 628.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 154 | 15.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28273 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,788 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,681 | 69.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,107 | 30.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,104 | 21.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,285 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,090 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 628 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28273 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,326 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,060 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28273