28269 ZIP Code — Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28269 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 30.57 square miles and serves a population of 78,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
About ZIP code 28269
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $76,560.
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 — 28% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
78,540
population
30.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28269 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28269
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28269. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28262 Charlotte (2.9 mi)
28223 Charlotte (4.2 mi)
28213 Charlotte (5.1 mi)
28078 Huntersville (5.8 mi)
28206 Charlotte (6.3 mi)
28216 Charlotte (6.7 mi)
28215 Charlotte (8.2 mi)
28202 Charlotte (8.3 mi)
28255 Charlotte (8.4 mi)
28243 Charlotte (8.4 mi)
28242 Charlotte (8.4 mi)
28228 Charlotte (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 78,540 |
| Population density | 2,569 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.3408 |
| Longitude | -80.7936 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704/980 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
78,540
Population
2,569
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$76,560
Median household income
$37,869
Per capita income
$263,600
Median home value
$1,485
Median monthly rent
63.7%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
21,317
Housing units
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,047
Under 5
2,375
2,328
5–9
2,700
2,742
10–14
3,180
2,801
15–19
3,249
2,681
20–24
3,111
5,159
25–34
5,985
5,615
35–44
6,514
5,228
45–54
6,066
2,373
55–59
2,753
1,893
60–64
2,197
2,321
65–74
2,692
913
75–84
1,060
258
85+
299
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19,447 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 59,093 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,543 | 9.6% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
45.6%
White
28.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Other race
7.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39,405 | 45.6% |
| White | 24,971 | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,895 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 6,808 | 7.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,638 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3,507 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 204 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $76,560 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$300k–$500k
31.7%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,485 |
| Owner occupied | 63.7% |
| Renter occupied | 36.3% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.6% |
| Electricity | 38.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,403 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,550 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,124 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,356 | 34.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,446 | 34.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,601 | 18.4% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Married | 49.9% | 41.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
29.4%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 987 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 818 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 8,670 | 41.9% |
| High school | 5,306 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,922 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Finance & real estate
14.8%
Professional & management
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Construction
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Other services
5.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.2% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 27.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
15.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.1% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 15.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,544 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74,118 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 6,156 | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,357 | 5.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 662 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 781 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 67,883 | 86.4% |
| Born in same state | 66,283 | 84.4% |
| Born in different state | 31,754 | 40.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,600 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,657 | 13.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,010 | 47.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,578 | 8.4% |
| French | 3,634 | 4.6% |
| Italian | 3,240 | 4.1% |
| English | 474 | 0.6% |
| German | 287 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 172 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 124 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 69 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 97.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28269
What part of Charlotte is ZIP code 28269?
ZIP code 28269 covers a portion of Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County.
What county is ZIP code 28269 in?
ZIP code 28269 falls within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 28269?
46% 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 28269?
ZIP code 28269 has an estimated population of 78,540 residents, with a density of 2,569 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28269?
The median home value in ZIP code 28269 is $263,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28269?
The median household income in ZIP code 28269 is $76,560, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28269 in?
ZIP code 28269 observes the EST timezone.