County ProfileNC
Mecklenburg County
Population: 1,115,482 · 82 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
1,115,482
People
Median age
35.5
Housing
Total households
466,527
Income
Median household income
$87,005
Housing
Total housing units
503,071
Employment
Employment rate
68.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
49.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.5%
County details
Local time 02:23:42(ET)| Name | Mecklenburg |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 82total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 39 Standard30 PO Box13 Unique |
| Area code | 704, 980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.2468623, -80.8338317 |
| Land area | 523.6 sq miles(1,356.1 km²) |
Map of Mecklenburg county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Mecklenburg County
Compare the largest cities in Mecklenburg County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Mecklenburg County
Review the most populated postal areas across Mecklenburg County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28269 | Charlotte | $81,517 | 82,422 |
| 28277 | Charlotte | $128,627 | 74,957 |
| 28078 | Huntersville | $120,831 | 67,863 |
| 28215 | Charlotte | $71,162 | 61,842 |
| 28216 | Charlotte | $65,795 | 57,196 |
| 28227 | Charlotte | $77,115 | 57,126 |
| 28205 | Charlotte | $75,622 | 49,600 |
| 28213 | Charlotte | $58,146 | 47,215 |
| 28210 | Charlotte | $100,824 | 46,843 |
| 28262 | Charlotte | $69,231 | 46,048 |
| 28105 | Matthews | $108,190 | 44,085 |
| 28214 | Charlotte | $86,447 | 42,925 |
| 28273 | Charlotte | $87,350 | 41,404 |
| 28212 | Charlotte | $52,723 | 41,009 |
| 28226 | Charlotte | $118,606 | 40,513 |
| 28208 | Charlotte | $55,431 | 38,614 |
| 28270 | Charlotte | $131,667 | 34,613 |
| 28104 | Matthews | $138,017 | 34,521 |
| 28278 | Charlotte | $125,470 | 33,426 |
| 28211 | Charlotte | $132,917 | 31,917 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS