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 High-density area
- $156,496
- Median income Above-median income area
- $630,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28036 (Davidson, NC) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.0 in 2023 to 261.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,135. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $630,900 (143% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,729.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mecklenburg County, so 28036 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 28036?
40.8
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
5.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$80,135
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28036 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Davidson, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$156,496 Top 1% higher than 99% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,626housing units
8,626
Total Housing Units
7,847
Occupied Units
779
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$630,900
Median Home Value
+143% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28269
Charlotte (28269)
71,048 residents
- 28027
Concord (28027)
55,435 residents
- 28078
Huntersville (28078)
52,133 residents
- 28117
Mooresville (28117)
35,454 residents
- 28115
Mooresville (28115)
34,339 residents
- 28081 25,190
Kannapolis (28081)
25,190 residents
- 28031 24,390
Cornelius (28031)
24,390 residents
- 28036 14,654
Davidson (28036)
14,654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28036 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28036
Davidson (28036)
$156,496 median income
- 28078
Huntersville (28078)
$120,831 median income
- 28031
Cornelius (28031)
$113,368 median income
- 28117
Mooresville (28117)
$112,976 median income
- 28027
Concord (28027)
$92,219 median income
- 28115
Mooresville (28115)
$87,787 median income
- 28269
Charlotte (28269)
$81,517 median income
- 28081
Kannapolis (28081)
$71,665 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28036, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,654 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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