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ZIP Code 28262
Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County
Population
50,003
Land area
21sq mi
People per sq mi
2,380
City
Charlotte
ZIP 28262 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28262 at a glance
- ZIP 28262 (Charlotte) is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,231, 4% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $346,600 (20% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,569 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28262
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28262, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,231
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$346,600
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,569/mo
Homeownership
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher
46.2%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
22.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,379
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
46,056
$3.61B annual payroll
PPP loans
$83.2M
1,938 loans
Campaign donations
$201K
7% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28262, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
878
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,468
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28262, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 28262
ZIP codes near 28262
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28223Charlotte | 1.3 mi | 0.7 |
| 28213Charlotte | 3.2 mi | 14.2 |
| 28269Charlotte | 4.6 mi | 30.6 |
| 28215Harrisburg | 5.3 mi | 28.9 |
| 28075Harrisburg | 6 mi | 21.1 |
| 28027Kannapolis | 7 mi | 69 |
| 28206Charlotte | 7.2 mi | 7 |
| 28205Charlotte | 8.1 mi | 11.8 |
| 28078Huntersville | 8.9 mi | 63.7 |
| 28216Charlotte | 9.2 mi | 30 |
| 28202Charlotte | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| 28280Charlotte | 9.5 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28262?
- ZIP code 28262 is in Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County).
- What county is ZIP code 28262 in?
- ZIP code 28262 is mostly in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28262?
- About 50,003 people live in the 28262 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.