28216 ZIP Code — Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28216 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 30.02 square miles and serves a population of 53,422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704.
About ZIP code 28216
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 $220,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $58,579.
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 — 32% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
53,422
population
30.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28214 Charlotte (3.4 mi)
28208 Charlotte (4.5 mi)
28206 Charlotte (5.7 mi)
28202 Charlotte (6 mi)
28243 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28228 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28258 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28288 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28242 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28289 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28253 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28255 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,422 |
| Population density | 1,780 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.76 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3013 |
| Longitude | -80.9017 |
| 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 | 49.7% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
53,422
Population
1,780
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$58,579
Median household income
$33,631
Per capita income
$220,600
Median home value
$1,365
Median monthly rent
50.1%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
13,393
Housing units
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,478
Under 5
1,690
1,615
5–9
1,845
1,290
10–14
1,474
1,667
15–19
1,906
1,350
20–24
1,543
4,733
25–34
5,410
3,897
35–44
4,454
3,291
45–54
3,761
1,362
55–59
1,557
1,296
60–64
1,482
1,814
65–74
2,073
713
75–84
815
423
85+
483
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,711 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 41,711 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,321 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
56.9%
White
20.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.6%
Other race
7.4%
Asian
3.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33,250 | 56.9% |
| White | 11,893 | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,057 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 4,305 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2,267 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,626 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.7% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
16.1%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $58,579 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
19.5%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,365 |
| Owner occupied | 50.1% |
| Renter occupied | 49.9% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 65.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% |
| 3 or more | 15.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.9% |
| Electricity | 46.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,202 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,274 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,917 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,572 | 37.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,309 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,754 | 20.7% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.4% | 39.9% |
| Married | 42.6% | 36.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 767 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 709 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,947 | 37.0% |
| High school | 2,969 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,980 | 29.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Professional & management
13.8%
Retail trade
12.9%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Construction
5.6%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.3% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 31.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.1% |
| Retirement income | 14.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,078 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 12.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,254 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 4,028 | 8.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,843 | 5.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 369 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 577 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,854 | 87.7% |
| Born in same state | 46,092 | 86.3% |
| Born in different state | 28,319 | 53.0% |
| Foreign born | 762 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,568 | 12.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,519 | 38.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,590 | 6.7% |
| French | 1,700 | 3.2% |
| Italian | 1,547 | 2.9% |
| German | 101 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 71 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 44 | 0.1% |
| English | 41 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 23 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28216
What part of Charlotte is ZIP code 28216?
ZIP code 28216 covers a portion of Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County.
What county is ZIP code 28216 in?
ZIP code 28216 falls within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28216?
ZIP code 28216 has an estimated population of 53,422 residents, with a density of 1,780 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28216?
The median household income in ZIP code 28216 is $58,579, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28216?
The median home value in ZIP code 28216 is $220,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 28216 in?
ZIP code 28216 observes the EST timezone.