28262 ZIP Code — Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28262 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 21.01 square miles and serves a population of 45,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
About ZIP code 28262
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,900. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $63,631.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
45,186
population
21.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28262 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28262
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28223 Charlotte (1.7 mi)
28269 Charlotte (2.9 mi)
28213 Charlotte (3 mi)
28215 Charlotte (5.8 mi)
28075 Harrisburg (5.9 mi)
28206 Charlotte (6.6 mi)
28027 Concord (7.6 mi)
28027 Concord (7.6 mi)
28205 Charlotte (7.8 mi)
28078 Huntersville (8.5 mi)
28263 Charlotte (8.6 mi)
28202 Charlotte (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,186 |
| Population density | 2,151 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3262 |
| Longitude | -80.7461 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704/980 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
45,186
Population
2,151
People per sq mi
30.2
Median age
$63,631
Median household income
$36,546
Per capita income
$269,900
Median home value
$1,384
Median monthly rent
31.6%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
8,301
Housing units
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,185
Under 5
1,250
1,251
5–9
1,319
1,113
10–14
1,174
1,105
15–19
1,166
3,097
20–24
3,267
5,537
25–34
5,841
2,618
35–44
2,762
2,902
45–54
3,061
778
55–59
820
946
60–64
998
1,067
65–74
1,125
326
75–84
343
66
85+
69
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,448 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 36,738 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,996 | 6.6% |
| Median age | 30.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
44.6%
White
27.4%
Asian
12.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,550 | 44.6% |
| White | 13,234 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 6,118 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,154 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,299 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,771 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 193 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.8% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.1% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
25.2%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $63,631 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
39.1%
$300k–$500k
34.6%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,384 |
| Owner occupied | 31.6% |
| Renter occupied | 68.4% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 32.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.4% |
| Electricity | 67.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,014 | 29.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,163 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,818 | 28.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,581 | 36.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,999 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,428 | 11.8% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.3% | 48.0% |
| Married | 39.7% | 33.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
10.6%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
16.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 701 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 258 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,927 | 28.8% |
| High school | 1,738 | 12.7% |
| College / grad school | 7,011 | 51.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Professional & management
16.2%
Finance & real estate
14.8%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Retail trade
8.8%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
4.2%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.1% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.5% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.1% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 33.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
7.5%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.1% |
| Retirement income | 10.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 22.1% |
| High cholesterol | 20.8% |
| Diabetes | 5.9% |
| Heart disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 11.1% |
| Kidney disease | 1.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.0% |
| Cancer | 2.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 6.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,817 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 13.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 18.9% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,751 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 4,079 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,340 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 890 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 1,590 | 3.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,301 | 78.1% |
| Born in same state | 34,539 | 76.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,358 | 38.4% |
| Foreign born | 762 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,885 | 21.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,766 | 38.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,811 | 10.6% |
| French | 1,874 | 4.1% |
| Italian | 1,185 | 2.6% |
| English | 177 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 61 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.5% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28262
What city is ZIP code 28262 in?
ZIP code 28262 is primarily assigned to Charlotte, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28262 in?
ZIP code 28262 falls within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28262 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 28262 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28262?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 28262?
ZIP code 28262 has an estimated population of 45,186 residents, with a density of 2,151 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28262?
The median household income in ZIP code 28262 is $63,631, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28262 in?
ZIP code 28262 observes the EST timezone.