28277 ZIP Code
Charlotte, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28277 |
| City/Town: | Charlotte |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 71,047 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,369 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,493 |
| Total Housing Units: | 29,836 |
| Median Home Value: | $460,500 |
| Land Area: | 24.1 sq miles
62.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0499, -80.8180 |
Population Information (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 71,047 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 34,071 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 36,976 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,183 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,605 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,750 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,490 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,124 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,840 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 11,132 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 11,607 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,953 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,291 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,178 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,730 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,164 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $460,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,695 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 29,836 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 28,385 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,451 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 17,348 | 61.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,037 | 38.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 48,895 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,004 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 637 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,930 | 10.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,508 | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,632 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19,647 | 40.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12,537 | 25.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28277 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,369 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $159,304 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $143,061 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,493 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 39,845 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 38,319 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,428 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,488 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 33,546 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,514 | 6.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,227 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 45,624 | 64.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,174 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 237 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,502 | 16.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 47 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,518 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,945 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,069 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,283 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,154 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,138 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 498 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,493 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28277 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 830 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 637 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,173 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,343 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,227 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,339 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,872 | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,750 | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,965 | 24.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28277 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,978 | 60.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,335 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 386 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 428 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 774 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 10,210 | 26.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28277 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 111 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,578 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,066 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 722 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,143 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,654 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,193 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 7,745 | 20.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,886 | 18.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,501 | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,466 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,697 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 557 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 67,310 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 61,683 | 86.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,500 | 17.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,626 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28277 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 24,509 | 86.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,622 | 19.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,176 | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 372 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 359 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 363 | 1.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28277 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,234 | 54.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,542 | 15.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 79 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 662 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,653 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,458 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,194 | 14.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28277 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 153 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,183 | 17.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 10,494 | 35.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 8,554 | 28.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,212 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 859 | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 229 | 0.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 94 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 31 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 27 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28277 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 281 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,475 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,143 | 20.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,689 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,396 | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 3,852 | 12.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28277 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,943 | 56.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 323 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,018 | 42.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28277 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,276 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,282 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 12,464 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,363 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28277 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 303 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 38 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 216 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 439 | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,775 | 10.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,399 | 42.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,147 | 35.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,031 | 5.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28277 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,255 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $698 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,695 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 28,385 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 15,601 | 55.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 7,535 | 26.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,593 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,659 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 10,095 | 35.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,180 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28277 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,487 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,664 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 16,710 | 63.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 378 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,546 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,462 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28277 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,349 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,149 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,100 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,122 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,165 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,813 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 53,203 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,350 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 70,936 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,673 | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 320 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,915 | 41.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,438 | 52.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28277 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 58,088 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,508 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,115 | 48.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,851 | 46.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 4,688 | 37.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 542 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28277 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 55,874 | 78.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,378 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,173 | 1101.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,173 | 1101.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,173 | 1101.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,499 | 181.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,076 | 78.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 102 | 7.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,275 | 165.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 377 | 27.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28277 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 66,864 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 50,946 | 76.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,918 | 23.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,734 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,156 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,038 | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 990 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28277 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 28,385 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 27,996 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Charlotte, NC28277