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28278

North Carolina · 37,420 residents · 28.8 sq mi
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ZIP 28278 is home to 37,420 people in Mecklenburg County. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 44% ahead of the Mecklenburg County median. Median household income runs $125,470, well clear of the $82,259 US median. Poverty is uncommon here, at 3.5% of people in this ZIP code. Owners hold 74% of the housing stock. Among the 29 ZIP codes in Mecklenburg County, 28278 ranks 6th by median household income.

$125,470
US average: $82,259
$56,445
US average: $44,673
$460,600
US average: $376,019
58.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
28.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.5%
Age 65+
11.0%
48.7%
51.3%
2.74 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic37%(13,855)
Black31.1%(11,639)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(5,414)
Asian8.5%(3,194)
Other8.9%(3,318)
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.7
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
LOWEST6TH 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 28278?

ZIP code 28278 has about 37,420 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28278?

The typical household in ZIP code 28278 earns about $125,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28278 expensive?

In ZIP code 28278, the median home is worth about $460,600, and the typical rent is about $1,786 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28278?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28278 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28278?

About 3.5% of people in ZIP code 28278 live below the federal poverty line.

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