Mecklenburg County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 83 ZIP codes · 8 cities
83
ZIP codes
1,122,276
population (2021)
+22.0%
pop change since 2010
37119
FIPS code
Mecklenburg County ZIP code map
About Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County is located in North Carolina and contains 83 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,122,276 as of 2021,
an increase of
22% from 919,628 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mecklenburg County is 37119.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,122,276 |
| 2010 population | 919,628 |
| Change | +22.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37119 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mecklenburg County
ZIP codes for Mecklenburg County, NC (83)
Demographics & statistics
1,127,535
Population
36.0
Median age
$85,661
Median household income
$48,749
Per capita income
$398,310
Median home value
$1,454
Median monthly rent
55.5%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
289,124
Housing units
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
35,424
Under 5
36,723
35,682
5–9
36,991
35,542
10–14
36,845
34,857
15–19
36,135
36,577
20–24
37,918
93,880
25–34
97,324
81,861
35–44
84,863
73,935
45–54
76,647
32,233
55–59
33,416
29,723
60–64
30,813
39,609
65–74
41,062
17,351
75–84
17,988
6,941
85+
7,195
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 261,068 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 866,467 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 130,146 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Black or African American
28.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548,863 | 44% |
| Black or African American | 350,231 | 28.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121,001 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 77,483 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 76,607 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 70,116 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,859 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
15.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 15.4% |
| Median income | $85,661 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
30.7%
$500k–$1M
19.1%
$1M+
8.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $398,310 |
| Median rent / month | $1,454 |
| Owner occupied | 55.5% |
| Renter occupied | 44.5% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 54.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 16.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.6% |
| Electricity | 52.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 190,396 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31,925 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 87,492 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 141,788 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 138,354 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 93,054 | 20.5% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 38.6% |
| Married | 46.5% | 41.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
15.5%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
32.6%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 18,321 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 14,578 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 113,422 | 40.4% |
| High school | 57,736 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 67,828 | 26.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Professional & management
16.0%
Finance & real estate
15.0%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
2.3%
Public administration
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.3% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.0% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
23.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 47,936 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,055,388 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 95,228 | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 61,091 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13,324 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 15,878 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 946,481 | 84.9% |
| Born in same state | 927,914 | 83.3% |
| Born in different state | 449,054 | 39.3% |
| Foreign born | 18,567 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 181,054 | 15.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 71,892 | 43.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 96,986 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 86,159 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 57,220 | 5.1% |
| English | 6,499 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 5,515 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 3,936 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 3,684 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 1,366 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1,250 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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