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ZIP Code 28277
Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County
Population
73,882
Land area
24.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,059
City
Charlotte
ZIP 28277 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28277 at a glance
- ZIP 28277 (Charlotte) is about 14 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $128,627, 78% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $560,600 (94% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,882 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28277
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28277, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,627
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$560,600
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,882/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
68.1%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
26.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
2,863
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
47,594
$3.8B annual payroll
PPP loans
$187M
2,884 loans
Campaign donations
$1.3M
11% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28277, 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
91° / 32°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28277, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.3%
U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28277?
- ZIP code 28277 is in Charlotte, NC (Mecklenburg County).
- What county is ZIP code 28277 in?
- ZIP code 28277 is mostly in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28277?
- About 73,882 people live in the 28277 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.