Zip code 28078: Huntersville, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28078?

28078 is assigned to Huntersville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28078 in?

28078 is mostly in Mecklenburg County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 28078?

About 71,657 people live in 28078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28078?

The median household income in 28078 is $120,831.

Q: What zip codes are near 28078?

The closest zip codes to 28078 are 28070, 28031, 28269, 28035, 28036.

Residential delivery areaMecklenburg CountyEastern Time

Population

71,657

Median household income

$121K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$474K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,820/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

64 sq mi

1,125 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28078

28078 is a suburban zip code in Huntersville, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), covering 64 sq mi of land. About 71,657 people live here, or 1,125 per square mile. The median resident is 40 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $120,831 a year, 50% above the national median of $80,734. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $473,900, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,820 a month.

56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 28% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and sales.

How 28078 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population71,657
95th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,4046th of 802 in NC
Work from home28.3%
93rd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%51st of 799 in NC
Tech workers7.4%
92nd
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%41st of 798 in NC
Median earnings per worker$74,349
90th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,27924th of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher56.3%
86th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%66th of 799 in NC
Median household income$120,831
85th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,38834th of 748 in NC
Per capita income$60,767
85th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,38557th of 799 in NC
Broadband access95.6%
81st
StrengthU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%95th of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$1,820
75th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,22818th of 688 in NC
Median home value$473,900
72nd
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,90062nd of 757 in NC
Residents under 1824.5%
71st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%180th of 802 in NC
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min279th of 771 in NC
Median age40
57th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1514th of 802 in NC
Homeownership rate71.6%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%489th of 788 in NC
Veterans6.2%
55th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%500th of 801 in NC
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%409th of 798 in NC
Diversity index49.8
51st
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4338th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents10.1%
51st
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%133rd of 802 in NC
Population density1,125/sq mi
46th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi120th of 802 in NC
Healthcare workers8.4%
33rd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%470th of 798 in NC
Uninsured rate4.6%
28th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%698th of 797 in NC
Rent-burdened renters44.2%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%438th of 760 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.408
27th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477536th of 781 in NC
Residents 65 and older12.8%
22nd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%678th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%505th of 799 in NC
Housing vacancy3.8%
19th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%753rd of 789 in NC
Government workers7.1%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%724th of 798 in NC
Poverty rate3.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%742nd of 788 in NC

Measure	28078	Mecklenburg	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Population	71,657	1,154,681	10,730,404	334,922,499	95th	6th of 802
Work from home	28.3%	28.5%	16.3%	15.1%	93rd	51st of 799
Tech workers	7.4%	5.7%	3.9%	3.8%	92nd	41st of 798
Median earnings per workerStrength	$74,349	$53,857	$46,279	$49,666	90th	24th of 788
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	56.3%	49.2%	35.7%	35.7%	86th	66th of 799
Median household incomeStrength	$120,831	$87,005	$72,388	$80,734	85th	34th of 748
Per capita incomeStrength	$60,767	$53,295	$41,385	$44,673	85th	57th of 799
Broadband accessStrength	95.6%	94.1%	90.1%	91%	81st	95th of 788
Median gross rent	$1,820	$1,627	$1,228	$1,413	75th	18th of 688
Median home value	$473,900	$406,800	$288,900	$332,700	72nd	62nd of 757
Residents under 18	24.5%	22.8%	21.8%	22%	71st	180th of 802
Average commute	28 min	25.1 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	63rd	279th of 771
Median age	40	35.5	39.1	38.9	57th	514th of 802
Homeownership rate	71.6%	55.1%	66.6%	65.2%	57th	489th of 788
Veterans	6.2%	5%	7.4%	6.2%	55th	500th of 801
Self-employed workers	9.7%	9.7%	9.8%	10%	55th	409th of 798
Diversity index	49.8	69.4	58.4	61.4	51st	338th of 802
Foreign-born residents	10.1%	17.3%	9.1%	14.1%	51st	133rd of 802
Population density	1,125/sq mi	2,205/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	46th	120th of 802
Healthcare workers	8.4%	7.5%	9.5%	9.7%	33rd	470th of 798
Uninsured rate	4.6%	11.5%	9.9%	8.4%	28th	698th of 797
Rent-burdened renters	44.2%	49.4%	48.9%	51.1%	27th	438th of 760
Income inequality (Gini)	0.408	0.492	0.477	0.483	27th	536th of 781
Residents 65 and older	12.8%	11.9%	17.2%	17.2%	22nd	678th of 802
Unemployment rate	3.3%	4.3%	4.7%	5.2%	21st	505th of 799
Housing vacancy	3.8%	7.3%	12.5%	10.1%	19th	753rd of 789
Government workers	7.1%	8.3%	13.8%	14.5%	4th	724th of 798
Poverty rateStrength	3.3%	10.4%	13%	12.5%	3rd	742nd of 788

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

16%

35–44

16%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

24.5%

65 and over

12.8%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black12%
Hispanic8%
Asian7%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

49.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

34.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 27,774
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 69.2%
Married couples: 57.5%
Living alone: 25%
Veterans (of adults): 6.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

26%

Median household income

28078

$120,831

Mecklenburg Co.

$87,005

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$60,767

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

39.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.408

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28078

$473,900

Mecklenburg Co.

$406,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28078

$1,820

Mecklenburg Co.

$1,627

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 28,874
Owner-occupied: 71.6%
Vacant: 3.8%
Median year built: 2004
Median rooms: 6.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

64%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

28%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

26%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

73.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Business and finance

12%

Sales

12%

Office and admin

Healthcare

Computer and math

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

16%

Professional and technical services

12%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Manufacturing

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Other services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$74,349

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28078	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$93,948	$74,888
Service	$27,373	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,634	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,975	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,189	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

15%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

35%

Graduate

21%

High school graduate or higher: 96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
Households with broadband: 95.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 87.8%
No internet access: 1.8%
Without health insurance: 4.6%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Huntersville
State: North Carolina
County: Mecklenburg County
Center point: 35.4048° N, 80.8665° W
Land area: 64 sq mi
Water area: 3.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

28078 spans 2 counties

Mecklenburg County98% of land
Cabarrus County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Huntersville65% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28078

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28070	Huntersville, NC · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
28031	Cornelius, NC	5.1 mi	31,733	$113,368	$547,400
28269	Charlotte, NC	5.9 mi	79,586	$81,517	$341,700
28035	Davidson, NC · PO box	6.6 mi	—	—	—
28036	Davidson, NC	6.7 mi	22,963	$156,496	$630,900
28216	Charlotte, NC	6.7 mi	57,507	$65,795	$287,000
28262	Charlotte, NC	9.1 mi	50,003	$69,231	$346,600
28123	Mount Mourne, NC · PO box	9.6 mi	—	—	—
28164	Stanley, NC	9.7 mi	16,874	$79,728	$310,300
28223	Charlotte, NC	10 mi	4,953	—	—
28120	Mount Holly, NC	10 mi	25,805	$78,231	$321,500
28037	Denver, NC	11 mi	28,768	$111,703	$491,900

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Questions about 28078

What city is zip code 28078?

28078 is assigned to Huntersville, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28078 in?

28078 is mostly in Mecklenburg County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 28078?

About 71,657 people live in 28078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28078 in?

28078 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28078?

The median household income in 28078 is $120,831.

What zip codes are near 28078?

The closest zip codes to 28078 are 28070, 28031, 28269, 28035, 28036.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28078, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.