28223 ZIP Code — Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28223 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704.
About ZIP code 28223
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
3,801
population
0.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28223 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28223
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Acceptable |
| Charlotte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28213 Charlotte (1.3 mi)
28262 Charlotte (1.7 mi)
28215 Charlotte (4.1 mi)
28269 Charlotte (4.2 mi)
28075 Harrisburg (4.9 mi)
28206 Charlotte (6.1 mi)
28205 Charlotte (6.6 mi)
28263 Charlotte (6.9 mi)
28202 Charlotte (8.1 mi)
28204 Charlotte (8.1 mi)
28253 Charlotte (8.1 mi)
28228 Charlotte (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,801 |
| Population density | 5,590 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3036 |
| Longitude | -80.7339 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
3,801
Population
5,590
People per sq mi
19.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$6,677
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
27.3%
Unemployment
8
Housing units
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,252
15–19
1,363
541
20–24
589
27
25–34
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,800 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.1%
Black or African American
24.3%
Two or more races
11%
Asian
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,069 | 52.1% |
| Black or African American | 964 | 24.3% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 11% |
| Asian | 327 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 | 4.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 100.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 100.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 100.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
32.1%
Bachelor's degree
50.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,801 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
29.8%
Retail trade
17.3%
Professional & management
6.5%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Public administration
2.8%
Other services
2.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.0% |
| Service | 41.7% |
| Sales & office | 28.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 26.4% |
| Self-employed | 1.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 44.8% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 4.6% |
| Walk | 21.8% |
| Work from home | 13.8% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 0.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.6% |
| Public insurance | 10.4% |
| No insurance | 0.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,801 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 19 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,539 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 3,477 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,245 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 62 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 262 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 126 | 48.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 499 | 13.1% |
| French | 288 | 7.6% |
| English | 43 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 40 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 27 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.3% |
| German | 8 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.2% |
| Arab | 6 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28223
What city is ZIP code 28223 in?
ZIP code 28223 is primarily assigned to Charlotte, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28223 in?
ZIP code 28223 falls within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28223?
50% 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 28223?
ZIP code 28223 has an estimated population of 3,801 residents, with a density of 5,581 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 28223 in?
ZIP code 28223 observes the EST timezone.