The ZIP Code 28217 is associated with Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 30,082. The 28217 ZIP Code has a median age of 31.1 years, and 10.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $51,849, and approximately 18% of the population lives below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 29.7% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,867.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28217 is $51,849, while the region's mean household income is $62,558. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,867. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28217 of $24,867 is approximately 19.22% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 17.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately84.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 28217 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.4% of 28217 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 28217, 78.8% of the population graduated high school, while 29.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.7% in this Mecklenburg County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28217 are younger than average. The median age of 31.1 years in ZIP Code 28217 is approximately 18.37% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.4% of the population in 28217 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 28217 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 25.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28217, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 35.5% of 28217 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28217 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (43.9%), followed by Black or African American (39.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 39.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28217 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28217 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 81.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28217, 57.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 32.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 57.9% |
| Spanish | 32.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.7% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 28217 in January 2025 comes in at $318,230. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $320,323 median value in August 2024, and 0% higher than the $316,801 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28217, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Mecklenburg County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $318,230 |
| Dec 2024 | $318,370 |
| Nov 2024 | $318,381 |
| Oct 2024 | $318,729 |
| Sep 2024 | $319,484 |
| Aug 2024 | $320,323 |
| Jul 2024 | $321,504 |
| Jun 2024 | $322,225 |
| May 2024 | $322,340 |
| Apr 2024 | $320,843 |
| Mar 2024 | $318,918 |
| Feb 2024 | $316,801 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
In 28217, 76.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.2 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28217 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 13.4% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 28217 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 13.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.8% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28217 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.35 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.85% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28217 | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.96¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.12¢/kWh | 10.36¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28217 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.16 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.49 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.73 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.91 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.58 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.49 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |