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28226

North Carolina · 39,381 residents · 14.727 sq mi
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ZIP 28226 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $617,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Mecklenburg County median. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28226 ranks 8th by median household income.

$118,606
US average: $82,259
$617,600
US average: $376,019
65.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.1%
Age 65+
17.8%
48.0%
52.0%
2.50 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(27,615)
Black8%(3,140)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(5,405)
Asian3.5%(1,361)
Other4.7%(1,860)
Diversity Score60%(23,612)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Mecklenburg County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH 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 28226?

ZIP code 28226 has about 39,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28226?

The typical household in ZIP code 28226 earns about $118,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28226 expensive?

In ZIP code 28226, the median home is worth about $617,600, and the typical rent is about $1,622 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28226?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28226 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28226?

About 4.3% of people in ZIP code 28226 live below the federal poverty line.

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