28273 ZIP Code — Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28273 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. It covers approximately 22.52 square miles and serves a population of 46,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 980/704.
About ZIP code 28273
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $83,822. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
46,663
population
22.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28273 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28273
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28217 Charlotte (3.5 mi)
28134 Pineville (4 mi)
28278 Charlotte (4.2 mi)
28210 Charlotte (4.7 mi)
28209 Charlotte (5.9 mi)
29708 Fort Mill (6 mi)
28226 Charlotte (6 mi)
29715 Fort Mill (7 mi)
28274 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28203 Charlotte (7.3 mi)
28207 Charlotte (7.9 mi)
28208 Charlotte (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,663 |
| Population density | 2,072 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1233 |
| Longitude | -80.9340 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 980/704 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.5% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
46,663
Population
2,072
People per sq mi
33.1
Median age
$83,822
Median household income
$39,082
Per capita income
$274,100
Median home value
$1,506
Median monthly rent
54.1%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
10,304
Housing units
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,824
Under 5
2,051
1,257
5–9
1,415
1,329
10–14
1,495
1,221
15–19
1,374
1,570
20–24
1,766
4,538
25–34
5,104
3,174
35–44
3,570
3,072
45–54
3,455
1,289
55–59
1,451
1,025
60–64
1,154
1,226
65–74
1,379
366
75–84
411
69
85+
78
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,898 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 35,765 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,529 | 7.6% |
| Median age | 33.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
36.3%
White
26.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.4%
Two or more races
12.8%
Asian
5.9%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 19,570 | 36.3% |
| White | 14,331 | 26.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,226 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 6,897 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 3,163 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 2,434 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 227 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 35.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.5% | 30.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $83,822 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
43.9%
$300k–$500k
37.6%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,506 |
| Owner occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter occupied | 45.9% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 47.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.8% |
| Electricity | 51.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,744 | 38.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,535 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,446 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,601 | 32.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,022 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,732 | 15.8% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 44.1% |
| Married | 44.2% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.8%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 743 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 895 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,998 | 36.2% |
| High school | 2,223 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,196 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Professional & management
11.5%
Retail trade
11.1%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
5.5%
Information
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.8% |
| Government | 8.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.1% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 14.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.6% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,844 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 11.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,788 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 5,072 | 11.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,929 | 9.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 522 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 621 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,419 | 78.0% |
| Born in same state | 35,411 | 75.9% |
| Born in different state | 17,580 | 37.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,008 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,244 | 22.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,504 | 44.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,779 | 6% |
| French | 1,940 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 843 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 352 | 0.8% |
| German | 247 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 150 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 63 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28273
What city is ZIP code 28273 in?
ZIP code 28273 is primarily assigned to Charlotte, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28273 in?
ZIP code 28273 falls within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28273?
ZIP code 28273 has an estimated population of 46,663 residents, with a density of 2,072 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28273?
The median household income in ZIP code 28273 is $83,822, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28273?
The median home value in ZIP code 28273 is $274,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 28273 in?
ZIP code 28273 observes the EST timezone.