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 High-density area
- $85,681
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,680. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $383,800 (48% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 64.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,706.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mecklenburg County, so 28134 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 28134
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pineville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28134.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
183 establishments
- Construction 73
Construction
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 71
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 63
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Wholesale trade 53
Wholesale trade
53 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 28134?
34.6
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
17.9%
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?
$85,681
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$41,680
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28134 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Pineville, 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)
$85,681 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
5,330housing units
5,330
Total Housing Units
5,055
Occupied Units
275
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,800
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28277
Charlotte (28277)
59,664 residents
- 28210
Charlotte (28210)
42,263 residents
- 28226
Charlotte (28226)
37,286 residents
- 28273
Charlotte (28273)
31,478 residents
- 29708
Fort Mill (29708)
25,035 residents
- 29715
Fort Mill (29715)
24,823 residents
- 28217
Charlotte (28217)
24,204 residents
- 28209 20,317
Charlotte (28209)
20,317 residents
- 29707 17,742
Fort Mill (29707)
17,742 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28134 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28134 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 29708
Fort Mill (29708)
$132,018 median income
- 28277
Charlotte (28277)
$128,627 median income
- 28226
Charlotte (28226)
$118,606 median income
- 29707
Fort Mill (29707)
$118,295 median income
- 29715
Fort Mill (29715)
$109,689 median income
- 28203
Charlotte (28203)
$104,696 median income
- 28209
Charlotte (28209)
$101,873 median income
- 28210
Charlotte (28210)
$100,824 median income
- 28273
Charlotte (28273)
$87,350 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28134, 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 (9,453 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 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.
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