Zip code 28274: Charlotte, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28274?

28274 is assigned to Charlotte, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28274 in?

28274 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28274?

About 747 people live in 28274, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 28274?

The closest zip codes to 28274 are 28207, 28209, 28204, 28203, 28271.

Residential delivery areaMecklenburg CountyEastern Time

Population

747

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.1 sq mi

12,661 people/sq mi

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

About 28274

28274 is a dense urban zip code in Charlotte, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 747 people live here, or 12,661 per square mile. The median resident is 20.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; food service; and education.

How 28274 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate13.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%29th of 799 in NC
Population density12,661/sq mi
94th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi3rd of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents14.9%
64th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%52nd of 802 in NC
Work from home14.5%
59th
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%219th of 799 in NC
Diversity index52.5
56th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4292nd of 802 in NC
Government workers10%
19th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%643rd of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers4.5%
3rd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%719th of 798 in NC
Population747
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404711th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$6,666
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385791st of 799 in NC
Median age20.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1785th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%795th of 799 in NC
Average commute14.2 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min755th of 771 in NC
Uninsured rate0.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%779th of 797 in NC
Veterans1.1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%768th of 801 in NC
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%797th of 802 in NC
Residents under 180.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%773rd of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$4,569
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279787th of 788 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%742nd of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%739th of 798 in NC

Measure	28274	Mecklenburg	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.4%	4.3%	4.7%	5.2%	98th	29th of 799
Population density	12,661/sq mi	2,205/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	94th	3rd of 802
Foreign-born residents	14.9%	17.3%	9.1%	14.1%	64th	52nd of 802
Work from home	14.5%	28.5%	16.3%	15.1%	59th	219th of 799
Diversity index	52.5	69.4	58.4	61.4	56th	292nd of 802
Government workers	10%	8.3%	13.8%	14.5%	19th	643rd of 798
Self-employed workers	4.5%	9.7%	9.8%	10%	3rd	719th of 798
Population	747	1,154,681	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	711th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$6,666	$53,295	$41,385	$44,673	1st	791st of 799
Median age	20.2	35.5	39.1	38.9	1st	785th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	49.2%	35.7%	35.7%	1st	795th of 799
Average commuteStrength	14.2 min	25.1 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	1st	755th of 771
Uninsured rateStrength	0.9%	11.5%	9.9%	8.4%	1st	779th of 797
Veterans	1.1%	5%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	768th of 801
Residents 65 and older	0%	11.9%	17.2%	17.2%	1st	797th of 802
Residents under 18	0.8%	22.8%	21.8%	22%	1st	773rd of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,569	$53,857	$46,279	$49,666	1st	787th of 788
Tech workers	0%	5.7%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	742nd of 798
Healthcare workers	2.1%	7.5%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	739th of 798

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

5–17

98%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

20.2

Under 18

0.8%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black17%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

52.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

26.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

No data reported.

Households

Households: 0
Average household size: —
Family households: —
Married couples: —
Living alone: —
Veterans (of adults): 1.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

28274

—

Mecklenburg Co.

$87,005

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$6,666

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

—

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

—

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28274

—

Mecklenburg Co.

$406,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28274

—

Mecklenburg Co.

$1,627

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

No data reported.

Housing units: 0
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: —
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

36%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

42%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

54%

10–19

26%

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

25%

Food service

17%

Education

17%

Sales

Police and fire

Business and finance

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Management

Healthcare

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

45%

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Other services

Arts and recreation

Retail

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Information

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$4,569

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

25.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28274	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$3,942	$74,888
Service	$4,695	$26,804
Sales and office	$7,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

100%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: 0.9%
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Charlotte
State: North Carolina
County: Mecklenburg County
Center point: 35.1891° N, 80.8338° W
Land area: 0.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Charlotte100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 28274

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28207	Charlotte, NC	0.6 mi	9,527	$217,204	$1,409,300
28209	Charlotte, NC	1.3 mi	24,331	$101,873	$623,000
28204	Charlotte, NC	1.8 mi	9,314	$92,054	$585,200
28203	Charlotte, NC	1.9 mi	18,823	$104,696	$707,800
28271	Charlotte, NC · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
28244	Charlotte, NC	2.5 mi	0	—	—
28211	Charlotte, NC	2.6 mi	33,925	$132,917	$774,900
28280	Charlotte, NC	2.6 mi	0	—	—
28282	Charlotte, NC	2.6 mi	0	—	—
28296	Charlotte, NC · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
28202	Charlotte, NC	2.7 mi	17,653	$105,889	$443,500
28233	Charlotte, NC · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 28274

What city is zip code 28274?

28274 is assigned to Charlotte, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28274 in?

28274 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28274?

About 747 people live in 28274, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28274 in?

28274 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 28274?

The closest zip codes to 28274 are 28207, 28209, 28204, 28203, 28271.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28274, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.