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ZIP Code 28227 has segments in 2 Counties (Mecklenburg, Union).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,482 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,506 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 69 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,115 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,094 |
| Median Home Value | $349,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,095 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,383 (66.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,527 (28.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,185 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 21,910 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Family Households | 15,361 (70.1%) |
The table below compares 28227 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 493 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 6107 | 82nd |
| Median Household Income | # 14210 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 15132 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 845 | 98th |
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