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28078

North Carolina · 71,657 residents · 63.7 sq mi
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ZIP 28078 is home to 71,657 people in Mecklenburg County. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households here earn about 39% more than in Mecklenburg County as a whole. Households take in $120,831 a year at the median, 47% more than the country as a whole. Poverty is uncommon here, at 3.3% of people in this ZIP code. Owners hold 72% of the housing stock. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28078 ranks 7th by median household income.

$120,831
US average: $82,259
$60,767
US average: $44,673
$473,900
US average: $376,019
56.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
63.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.5%
Age 65+
12.8%
49.8%
50.2%
2.57 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(49,349)
Black12.3%(8,826)
Hispanic / Latino8%(5,743)
Asian6.5%(4,659)
Other4.3%(3,080)
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Mecklenburg County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 29HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28031$113,368
28036$156,496
28105$108,190
28134$85,681
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28078?

ZIP code 28078 has about 71,657 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28078?

The typical household in ZIP code 28078 earns about $120,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28078 expensive?

In ZIP code 28078, the median home is worth about $473,900, and the typical rent is about $1,820 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28078?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28078 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28078?

About 3.3% of people in ZIP code 28078 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024