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28204

Charlotte, NC

Total Population
9,525
Median Household Income
$77,279
Median Home Value
$496,700
Median Rent
$1,559

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$77,279
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$496,700
101% above state median
Rent
$1,559
100% above state median
Median Age
30.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Charlotte, NC 28204

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Charlotte, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 72.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 30.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$77,279
+2.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.65 people

Total Households
5,583
Family Households
15.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
40.4%
#2 Industry
Education
26.8%
#3 Industry
Professional
11.7%
Total Employed Residents:4,437

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.7%
423 workers
Public Transit
6.3%
309 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,878
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.0%
6,700 employed
Labor Force
6,993
281 unemployed
Median Age
30.4 years
Per Capita Income
$73,331
Poverty Rate
10.8%

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