The ZIP Code 28226 is associated with Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 39,796. The 28226 ZIP Code has a median age of 42.4 years, and 20.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $96,487, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 60.9% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $58,988.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28226 is $96,487, while the region's mean household income is $142,395. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $58,988. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28226 of $58,988 is approximately 91.63% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 4.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 53.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 28226 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.5% of 28226 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 20.4% |
In ZIP Code 28226, 97.0% of the population graduated high school, while 60.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.8% in this Mecklenburg County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.3% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28226 are older than average. The median age of 42.4 years in ZIP Code 28226 is approximately 11.29% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 28226 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 28226 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28226, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 6.4% of 28226 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28226 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.6%), followed by Black or African American (8.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28226 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28226 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28226, 86.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 | 86.4% |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 1.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 28226 in January 2025 comes in at $671,087. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $661,572 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $639,768 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28226, an estimated 32.0% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 25.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Mecklenburg County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $671,087 |
| Dec 2024 | $670,130 |
| Nov 2024 | $668,217 |
| Oct 2024 | $665,243 |
| Sep 2024 | $662,770 |
| Aug 2024 | $661,572 |
| Jul 2024 | $661,412 |
| Jun 2024 | $660,100 |
| May 2024 | $656,708 |
| Apr 2024 | $650,393 |
| Mar 2024 | $644,177 |
| Feb 2024 | $639,768 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 25.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
In 28226, 67.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 20.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28226 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.7% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 28226 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 17.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.8% |
| Public administration | 1.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28226 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.1% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.66% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28226 | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.96¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.26¢/kWh | 10.12¢/kWh | 7.44¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28226 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.49 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.12 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.73 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.86 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.86 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.73 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.65 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.8 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.17 | 1.78 | 5.46 |