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28273

North Carolina · 50,966 residents · 22.5 sq mi
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With 50,966 people, ZIP 28273 is a ZIP code in Mecklenburg County. This skews young, with a median age of 33.3. 50% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 23%. There are 2,263 people per square mile. 82% were living in the same home a year earlier. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28273 ranks 16th by median household income.

$87,350
US average: $82,259
$39,840
US average: $44,673
$340,600
US average: $376,019
38.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
22.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.8%
Age 65+
8.0%
47.1%
52.9%
2.68 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(12,335)
Black36.5%(18,607)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(13,164)
Asian6.4%(3,268)
Other7%(3,592)
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.9
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
LOWEST16TH 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 28273?

ZIP code 28273 has about 50,966 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28273?

The typical household in ZIP code 28273 earns about $87,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28273 expensive?

In ZIP code 28273, the median home is worth about $340,600, and the typical rent is about $1,729 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28273?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28273 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28273?

About 9.8% of people in ZIP code 28273 live below the federal poverty line.

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