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ZIP Code 28278
Belmont, NC, Mecklenburg County
Population
37,420
Land area
28.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,299
City
Belmont
ZIP 28278 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28278 at a glance
- ZIP 28278 (Belmont) is about 5.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $125,470 a year, 73% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,600 (59% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,786 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28278
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28278, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,470
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$460,600
Prices -6.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,786/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
58.2%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
588
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,683
$276M annual payroll
PPP loans
$28.45M
965 loans
Campaign donations
$274K
11% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28278, 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
90° / 32°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28278, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 28278
ZIP codes near 28278
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28273Charlotte | 4.9 mi | 22.5 |
| 28012Belmont | 5.5 mi | 27.3 |
| 28217Charlotte | 6 mi | 14.9 |
| 29708Tega Cay | 6.1 mi | 19 |
| 28032Cramerton | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| 28134Pineville | 8.2 mi | 8.3 |
| 28056Gastonia | 8.6 mi | 48.3 |
| 28101McAdenville | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| 29715Fort Mill | 9.2 mi | 35 |
| 28208Charlotte | 9.4 mi | 20.2 |
| 28210Charlotte | 9.5 mi | 12.4 |
| 28209Charlotte | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28278?
- ZIP code 28278 is in Belmont, NC (Mecklenburg County).
- What county is ZIP code 28278 in?
- ZIP code 28278 is mostly in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28278?
- About 37,420 people live in the 28278 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.