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Pineville, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28134

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

9,453
426/sq mi
$85,681
Median income
$383,800
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pineville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
426
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28134 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28134 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, home to 9,453 residents across 22.2 square miles, a density of 426 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28134 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,681 (24% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $41,680. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $383,800 (48% above the state average), median rent at $1,706 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mecklenburg County, so you can benchmark 28134 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 28134

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pineville, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28134.

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 28134, Pineville, 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

9,453

Population

22.2

Area (sq mi)

426

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 28134?

34.6

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 49.4%
African American 17.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%

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?

$85,681

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$41,680

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28134 ranks nationally

Pineville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,681 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,330

Total Housing Units

5,055

Occupied Units

275

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$383,800

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,706

Median Rent

2001

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

+32.0%

YoY Change (2024)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28134 have increased 32.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.5% 174
2020 +10.2% 192
2021 +14.2% 219
2022 +32.0% 290
2024 – 337

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 728 business establishments in ZIP 28134, employing approximately 12,291 people with a combined annual payroll of $632,297,000.

728

Businesses

12,291

Employees

$632.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 183 25.1%
Construction 73 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 71 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 63 8.7%
Wholesale trade 53 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 44 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.2%
Manufacturing 32 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 30 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.2%
Finance and insurance 15 2.1%
Educational services 10 1.4%
Information 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 28134 vs 28210 →

ZIP 28134 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 28134 ranks #0 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 28134 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 28134 ranks #null of 9 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
28210 Charlotte, NC 42,263 3.6 mi
28226 Charlotte, NC 37,286 4.3 mi
28273 Charlotte, NC 31,478 4.2 mi
28217 Charlotte, NC 24,204 6.0 mi
28277 Charlotte, NC 59,664 4.8 mi
29715 Fort Mill, SC 24,823 5.6 mi
28209 Charlotte, NC 20,317 6.7 mi
29708 Fort Mill, SC 25,035 6.0 mi
29707 Fort Mill, SC 17,742 7.8 mi
28203 Charlotte, NC 11,315 8.6 mi

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Pop: 71,048
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Pop: 59,664
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Pop: 53,629
28078 standard
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Pop: 52,133
28227 standard
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Pop: 49,635
28216 standard
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Pop: 47,208

Related Areas

Mecklenburg County Pineville, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28134 in? ▼
ZIP code 28134 (Pineville) 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 28134? ▼
ZIP code 28134 in Pineville, NC has a population of 9,453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28134? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28134 is $85,681, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28134? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28134 is $383,800, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28134? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28134 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28134? ▼
ZIP code 28134 has 728 business establishments employing approximately 12,291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28134? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28134 are: Retail trade (183), Construction (73), Accommodation and food services (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28134? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28134 increased by 32.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 28134? ▼
In ZIP code 28134, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 28134? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28134 is 23.7 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 28134? ▼
In ZIP code 28134, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28134? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28134 is 14.6% 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.