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28205

North Carolina · 51,806 residents · 11.8 sq mi
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ZIP 28205 is a ZIP code of 51,806 people in Mecklenburg County. 43% of homes are owner-occupied. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median age is 34.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 4,380 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 21%. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28205 ranks 21st by median household income.

$75,622
US average: $82,259
$53,446
US average: $44,673
$457,200
US average: $376,019
47.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
11.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
8.9%
51.5%
48.5%
2.20 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(23,369)
Black23.5%(12,166)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(11,344)
Asian5.1%(2,662)
Other4.4%(2,265)
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.0
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
LOWEST21ST OF 29HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28031$113,368
28036$156,496
28078$120,831
28105$108,190
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28205?

ZIP code 28205 has about 51,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28205?

The typical household in ZIP code 28205 earns about $75,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28205 expensive?

In ZIP code 28205, the median home is worth about $457,200, and the typical rent is about $1,460 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28205?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28205 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28205?

About 16.5% of people in ZIP code 28205 live below the federal poverty line.

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