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28217

North Carolina · 32,064 residents · 14.9 sq mi
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ZIP 28217 is a ZIP code of 32,064 people in Mecklenburg County. Owners hold 30% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 31.2. 34% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 78% were in the same home a year ago. That trails the Mecklenburg County median by roughly 26%. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28217 ranks 25th by median household income.

$64,028
US average: $82,259
$34,767
US average: $44,673
$263,300
US average: $376,019
37.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
14.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.4%
Age 65+
7.5%
49.6%
50.4%
2.47 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(5,433)
Black37%(11,850)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(10,784)
Asian8.6%(2,743)
Other3.9%(1,254)
89
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.1
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
LOWEST25TH 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 28217?

ZIP code 28217 has about 32,064 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28217?

The typical household in ZIP code 28217 earns about $64,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28217 expensive?

In ZIP code 28217, the median home is worth about $263,300, and the typical rent is about $1,594 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28217?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28217 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28217?

About 18.3% of people in ZIP code 28217 live below the federal poverty line.

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