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Davidson, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28036

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,654
251/sq mi
$156,496
Median income
$630,900
Median home value
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Davidson pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
251
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Davidson, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, home to 14,654 residents across 58.5 square miles, a density of 251 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,496 (126% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $80,135. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $630,900 (143% above the state average), median rent at $1,729 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mecklenburg County, letting you compare 28036 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 28036

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davidson, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28036.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28036, Davidson, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,654

Population

58.5

Area (sq mi)

251

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28036?

40.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$156,496

Median Household Income

+126% vs state

$80,135

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28036 ranks nationally

Davidson, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$156,496 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,626

Total Housing Units

7,847

Occupied Units

779

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$630,900

Median Home Value

+143% vs state

$1,729

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28036 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 187
2021 +9.0% 204
2022 +17.3% 239
2023 +4.9% 251
2024 +4.3% 262

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 558 business establishments in ZIP 28036, employing approximately 7,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $583,762,000.

558

Businesses

7,969

Employees

$583.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 83 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 60 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 9.0%
Retail trade 43 7.7%
Finance and insurance 41 7.3%
Construction 40 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 33 5.9%
Wholesale trade 22 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 3.4%
Educational services 15 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.0%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Information 7 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 28036 vs 28115 →

ZIP 28036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28036 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28036 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28115 Mooresville, NC 34,339 6.6 mi
28031 Cornelius, NC 24,390 5.9 mi
28081 Kannapolis, NC 25,190 7.1 mi
28078 Huntersville, NC 52,133 6.8 mi
28269 Charlotte, NC 71,048 10.2 mi
28117 Mooresville, NC 35,454 8.3 mi
28027 Concord, NC 55,435 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mecklenburg County

28269 standard
Charlotte, NC
Pop: 71,048
28277 standard
Charlotte, NC
Pop: 59,664
28215 standard
Charlotte, NC
Pop: 53,629
28078 standard
Huntersville, NC
Pop: 52,133
28227 standard
Charlotte, NC
Pop: 49,635
28216 standard
Charlotte, NC
Pop: 47,208

Related Areas

Mecklenburg County Davidson, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28036 in? ▼
ZIP code 28036 (Davidson) is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Mecklenburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mecklenburg-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28036? ▼
ZIP code 28036 in Davidson, NC has a population of 14,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28036 is $156,496, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28036 is $630,900, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28036 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28036? ▼
ZIP code 28036 has 558 business establishments employing approximately 7,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28036? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28036 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Health care and social assistance (83), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28036? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28036 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28036? ▼
In ZIP code 28036, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28036 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28036? ▼
In ZIP code 28036, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28036 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.