North Carolina ZIP Codes

North Carolina ZIP code list — 788 ZIP codes across 100 counties and 608 cities. Search by city or filter by county.

788

ZIP codes

100

counties

608

cities

Browse by county

Alamance Alexander Alleghany Anson Ashe Avery Beaufort Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Camden Carteret Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Clay Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Davie Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Gates Graham Granville Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lee Lenoir Lincoln Macon Madison Martin Mcdowell Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Person Pitt Polk Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Swain Transylvania Tyrrell Union Vance Wake Warren Washington Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey

Search ZIP codes

ZIP code ↑	City ↕	County ↕	Map

About North Carolina ZIP codes

North Carolina is home to 788 ZIP codes spanning the full breadth of the state, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the Outer Banks in the east. These ZIP codes are organized across 100 counties and 608 cities, using prefixes ranging from 270 to 289 to cover the state's diverse regions. The Charlotte-based Mecklenburg County leads all counties with 52 ZIP codes, a testament to the region's explosive growth and status as a major financial and cultural hub in the Southeast. Whether you're looking up a ZIP code in the Research Triangle, the Triad, or a small coastal community, North Carolina's postal geography reflects both the state's size and its remarkable variety.

North Carolina ZIP codes span prefixes 270 through 289, covering the state from its western mountain regions to the eastern coastal plains. The lower prefixes in the 270s generally correspond to the central Piedmont region, including cities like Greensboro and Winston-Salem, while the 280s shift toward the Charlotte metro area and southeastern parts of the state. This broad range of 20 distinct prefixes reflects North Carolina's geographic diversity and its large, spread-out population centers.

Mecklenburg County has the most ZIP codes in North Carolina with 52, which is expected given that it is home to Charlotte, the state's largest city and a major regional hub with dense urban neighborhoods, sprawling suburbs, and a rapidly growing population.

Quick facts

North Carolina's ZIP code range of 27006 to 28909 spans two distinct prefix blocks, a relatively uncommon trait that reflects the state's large population and the historical expansion of postal routes across its diverse geography.
Charlotte's Mecklenburg County alone accounts for roughly 6.6% of all ZIP codes in North Carolina, underscoring just how much the Charlotte metro area dominates the state in terms of postal infrastructure and population density.
North Carolina is one of only a handful of states whose ZIP codes cross a prefix boundary mid-state, meaning residents in the eastern part of the state may have ZIP codes beginning with 28 while those in the central Piedmont use 27-prefix codes.

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes are in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Charlotte, NC uses a wide range of ZIP codes primarily in the 282xx range, including commonly used ones such as 28201 through 28299. Key ZIP codes for Charlotte neighborhoods and districts include 28202 (uptown), 28203 (Dilworth and South End), 28204 (Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood), 28205 (east Charlotte), 28207 (Myers Park), 28209 (Southpark area), and 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28226, 28227, 28244, 28262, 28269, 28270, 28273, 28277, and 28278, among others. Charlotte's size and growth mean it holds one of the largest concentrations of ZIP codes of any city in the Southeast.

How many ZIP codes does North Carolina have?

North Carolina has 788 ZIP codes in total, spread across 100 counties and serving 608 cities and communities. This makes it one of the larger states by ZIP code count, reflecting its substantial population of over 10 million residents and its mix of urban centers, suburban communities, and rural areas.

What do North Carolina ZIP codes start with?

North Carolina ZIP codes start with either 27 or 28, using 20 distinct three-digit prefixes ranging from 270 to 289. The 27x prefixes are most common in the central Piedmont region, covering areas like Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, and Durham, while the 28x prefixes are more prevalent in the Charlotte metro area, the western mountains, and the eastern coastal regions of the state.

Which county in North Carolina has the most ZIP codes?

Mecklenburg County has the most ZIP codes in North Carolina with 52, driven by the size and density of Charlotte and its surrounding communities. Wake County comes in second with 43 ZIP codes, reflecting the growth of Raleigh and the Research Triangle area, followed by Guilford County with 33 ZIP codes, which encompasses Greensboro and High Point.

Looking for a downloadable North Carolina ZIP code list? Our Gold Edition database includes all 788 NC ZIP codes with city, county, latitude, longitude, timezone, and FIPS codes — available in Excel, CSV, and Access formats.

Last updated April 2026

Demographics & statistics

10,411,826

Population

39.7

Median age

$70,371

Median household income

$37,745

Per capita income

$211,635

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

3,337,503

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

301,104

Under 5

287,225

315,981

5–9

301,416

342,424

10–14

326,641

352,330

15–19

336,090

357,276

20–24

340,808

710,888

25–34

678,121

674,801

35–44

643,698

691,426

45–54

659,557

348,983

55–59

332,897

341,765

60–64

326,013

536,268

65–74

511,550

259,600

75–84

247,635

95,874

85+

91,455

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,278,705	19.9%
18 and over	8,133,121	80.1%
65 and over	1,742,382	20.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.8%

Black or African American 19.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,764,550	60.8%
Black or African American	2,178,462	19.6%
Hispanic or Latino	712,823	6.4%
Two or more races	608,334	5.5%
Other race	420,970	3.8%
Asian	323,620	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109,114	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6,776	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$70,371

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$211,635
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.1%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	4.0%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,948,011	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	257,539	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	707,047	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,182,426	27.1%
Households with children under 18	1,216,033	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,236,211	35.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	26.0%
Married	52.2%	49.0%
Separated	2.1%	2.7%
Widowed	3.3%	10.6%
Divorced	10.2%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	136,289	5.5%
Kindergarten	126,063	5.3%
Elementary school	1,013,669	42.5%
High school	534,215	23.0%
College / grad school	666,013	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	631,225	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	39.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,823,497	94.9%
Spanish	450,787	3.3%
Other Indo-European	313,036	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	48,756	0.3%
Other languages	68,375	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,546,231	94.5%
Born in same state	9,407,083	93.5%
Born in different state	5,717,239	60.9%
Foreign born	139,148	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	865,595	5.5%
Not a US citizen	366,141	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,174,529	11.3%
Arab	972,242	9.3%
Italian	849,604	8.2%
English	74,967	0.7%
Polish	46,643	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33,885	0.3%
Irish	29,511	0.3%
Dutch	15,517	0.1%
Norwegian	11,094	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	90.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.