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28216

North Carolina · 57,507 residents · 30.0 sq mi
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ZIP 28216 is a ZIP code of 57,507 people in Mecklenburg County. Owners hold 51% of the housing stock. The median age is 34.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. That trails the Mecklenburg County median by roughly 24%. Density works out to 1,916 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $287,000. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28216 ranks 24th by median household income.

$65,795
US average: $82,259
$35,272
US average: $44,673
$287,000
US average: $376,019
33.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
30.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
10.5%
47.6%
52.4%
2.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic19%(10,922)
Black58.1%(33,403)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(8,085)
Asian5%(2,885)
Other3.8%(2,212)
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.4
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
LOWEST24TH 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 28216?

ZIP code 28216 has about 57,507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28216?

The typical household in ZIP code 28216 earns about $65,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28216 expensive?

In ZIP code 28216, the median home is worth about $287,000, and the typical rent is about $1,560 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28216?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28216 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28216?

About 12.6% of people in ZIP code 28216 live below the federal poverty line.

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