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28212

North Carolina · 42,440 residents · 9.19 sq mi
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ZIP 28212 is home to 42,440 people in Mecklenburg County. 38% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 32.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. The foreign-born share is 31%. That trails the Mecklenburg County median by roughly 39%. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28212 ranks 29th by median household income.

$52,723
US average: $82,259
$26,936
US average: $44,673
$266,900
US average: $376,019
23.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
9.19 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
29.0%
Age 65+
9.5%
50.0%
50.0%
2.70 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(7,464)
Black35.3%(14,975)
Hispanic / Latino36%(15,279)
Asian8.2%(3,463)
Other3%(1,259)
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.1
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
LOWEST29TH 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 28212?

ZIP code 28212 has about 42,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28212?

The typical household in ZIP code 28212 earns about $52,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28212 expensive?

In ZIP code 28212, the median home is worth about $266,900, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28212?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28212 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28212?

About 16.4% of people in ZIP code 28212 live below the federal poverty line.

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