Charlotte, NC — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 28202 serves a portion of Charlotte, North Carolina, within Mecklenburg County. This community is home to approximately 26,921 residents, with a median age of 33.8 years. The median household income of $66,639 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $459,809 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 34% owner-occupied and 66% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Charlotte is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, 28202 reflects the economic character of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 26,921 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,457 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $66,639 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $459,809 | ↑ 53% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.8 yrs | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 34% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 66% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,460 | — |