ZIP Code 28208 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 28208

The ZIP Code 28208 is associated with Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 40,284. The 28208 ZIP Code has a median age of 31.6 years, and 11.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $36,062, while about 21% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 19.2% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,762.

Population in 28208

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28208 is 40,284.

Charlotte, NC

The 28208 ZIP Code is associated with Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County.

Area Codes associated with 28208

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28208 include 704, and 980.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28208

Sunrise: 7:07 am
Sunset: 6:07 pm
Sunrise in 28208 7:07 am
Sunrise in 28208 6:07 pm

Weather forecast for 28208

Today's forecast for 28208: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 28208

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 28208 Good

Internet in 28208

An estimated 87.6% of households in ZIP Code 28208 have a computer, while about 70.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28208

In ZIP Code 28208, males make up an estimated 46.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 54.0%.

Health Insurance in 28208

Approximately 15.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28208 (Charlotte, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28208

The median household income in ZIP Code 28208 is $36,062, while the region's mean household income is $51,852. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,762. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28208 of $20,762 is approximately 32.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 20.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately120% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.7% of the population in 28208 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.8% of 28208 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 28208

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.2%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28208

In ZIP Code 28208, 78.6% of the population graduated high school, while 19.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Mecklenburg County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28208

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.8%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 5.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 28208

Residents of ZIP Code 28208 are younger than average. The median age of 31.6 years in ZIP Code 28208 is approximately 17.06% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 28208 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 28208 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 28208

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.6%
5 to 9 years 8.1%
10 to 14 years 7.0%
15 to 19 years 6.2%
20 to 24 years 7.2%
25 to 34 years 18.5%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 11.5%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 4.9%
65 to 74 years 5.8%
75 to 84 years 2.3%
85 years and over 1.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28208

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28208, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 11.2% of 28208 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28208 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (69.9%), followed by White (20.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28208

Industry Percent
White 20.7%
Black or African American 69.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 6.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28208 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 28208

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28208 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28208 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28208 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28208

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 28208

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28208

In ZIP Code 28208, 83.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mecklenburg County region.

Language Spoken in 28208

Language Spoken Percent
English only 83.7%
Spanish 10.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.6%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 28208

The median home value in ZIP Code 28208 in January 2025 comes in at $288,943. The January 2025 value is approximately -0% lower than the $290,312 median value in August 2024, and 1% higher than the $286,705 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28208, an estimated 18.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 3.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Mecklenburg County region.

Home Values in 28208

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $288,943
Dec 2024 $289,123
Nov 2024 $289,037
Oct 2024 $289,400
Sep 2024 $289,915
Aug 2024 $290,312
Jul 2024 $291,215
Jun 2024 $292,057
May 2024 $292,635
Apr 2024 $291,271
Mar 2024 $289,126
Feb 2024 $286,705

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 28208

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 10.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 28208

In 28208, 70.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 17.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28208 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 28208 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 28208

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 7.9%
Wholesale trade 3.7%
Retail trade 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.2%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.1%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 2.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28208 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28208 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes electricity rates in 28208 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28208

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28208 10.22¢/kWh 7.96¢/kWh 6.05¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.64¢/kWh 10.58¢/kWh 7.69¢/kWh
United States 17.78¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28208

Month ZIP Code 28208 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.54 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.69 3 6.31
Mar 5.49 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.69 5.13 7.3
May 5.68 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.69 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.86 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.68 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.41 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.96 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.21 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 28208. This visualizes solar power levels in 28208 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.