28214 ZIP Code — Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28214 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 33.91 square miles and serves a population of 41,117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704.
About ZIP code 28214
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $76,679.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,117
population
33.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28214 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28214
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28216 Charlotte (3.4 mi)
28208 Charlotte (4 mi)
28120 Mount Holly (4.6 mi)
28012 Belmont (6.5 mi)
28101 Mc Adenville (7.2 mi)
28202 Charlotte (7.2 mi)
28228 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28242 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28253 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28255 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28243 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28258 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,117 |
| Population density | 1,213 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.2792 |
| Longitude | -80.9552 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.2% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
41,117
Population
1,213
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$76,679
Median household income
$34,220
Per capita income
$211,600
Median home value
$1,407
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
11,894
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,403
Under 5
1,467
1,276
5–9
1,334
1,142
10–14
1,195
1,282
15–19
1,341
1,205
20–24
1,261
3,471
25–34
3,630
2,764
35–44
2,892
2,436
45–54
2,549
1,432
55–59
1,497
1,434
60–64
1,500
1,612
65–74
1,686
444
75–84
465
195
85+
204
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,178 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 31,939 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,606 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42.4%
White
30.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9.5%
Other race
8.1%
Asian
5.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,275 | 42.4% |
| White | 13,912 | 30.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,335 | 9.5% |
| Other race | 3,689 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 2,363 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,616 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 262 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.2% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.5% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $76,679 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
29.1%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,407 |
| Owner occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter occupied | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 86.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.6% |
| Electricity | 43.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,666 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,447 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,905 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,623 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,954 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,272 | 22.3% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 33.4% |
| Married | 45.5% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 422 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 767 | 8.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,715 | 40.1% |
| High school | 1,993 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,370 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Retail trade
12.4%
Finance & real estate
11.7%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
6.5%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 16.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
14.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,305 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,247 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 2,758 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,658 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 196 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 795 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,970 | 87.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,941 | 85.0% |
| Born in different state | 19,974 | 48.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,029 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,147 | 12.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,807 | 54.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,935 | 4.7% |
| Italian | 1,892 | 4.6% |
| French | 1,889 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 188 | 0.5% |
| English | 124 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 106 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 59 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28214
What city is ZIP code 28214 in?
ZIP code 28214 is primarily assigned to Charlotte, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28214 in?
ZIP code 28214 falls within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28214?
ZIP code 28214 has an estimated population of 41,117 residents, with a density of 1,213 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28214?
The median home value in ZIP code 28214 is $211,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28214?
The median household income in ZIP code 28214 is $76,679, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28214 in?
ZIP code 28214 observes the EST timezone.