Charlotte, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28280
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10
- 511/sq mi
ZIP code 28280 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.0 square miles in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The area is home to 10 residents, producing a population density of 511 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 28280 against North Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 28280 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 28280 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mecklenburg County, so you can benchmark 28280 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 28280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28280.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28280, Charlotte, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10
Population
0.0
Area (sq mi)
511
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28280?
—
Median Age
—
Male
—
Female
—
Foreign-Born
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 28280, employing approximately 1,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,903,000.
58
Businesses
1,220
Employees
$173.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 25.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 25.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.2% |
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 28280 vs 28244 →
ZIP 28280 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28205
Charlotte (28205)
43,931 residents
- 28208
Charlotte (28208)
34,167 residents
- 28209
Charlotte (28209)
20,317 residents
- 28206 11,898
Charlotte (28206)
11,898 residents
- 28203 11,315
Charlotte (28203)
11,315 residents
- 28202 11,195
Charlotte (28202)
11,195 residents
- 28207 9,280
Charlotte (28207)
9,280 residents
- 28204 4,796
Charlotte (28204)
4,796 residents
- 28280 10
Charlotte (28280)
10 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28280 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28244 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| 28202 | Charlotte, NC | 11,195 | 0.1 mi |
| 28282 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 28204 | Charlotte, NC | 4,796 | 1.2 mi |
| 28203 | Charlotte, NC | 11,315 | 1.5 mi |
| 28207 | Charlotte, NC | 9,280 | 2.4 mi |
| 28206 | Charlotte, NC | 11,898 | 2.4 mi |
| 28209 | Charlotte, NC | 20,317 | 3.4 mi |
| 28205 | Charlotte, NC | 43,931 | 3.1 mi |
| 28208 | Charlotte, NC | 34,167 | 3.8 mi |
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