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ZIP 28202

Pop. 17,653·Mecklenburg County·51st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,890/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$75
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ZIP 28202 · $1,890
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,516
1 BR
$1,591
2 BR
$1,743
3 BR
$2,149
4 BR+
$2,728
Research median
$1,743/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,680/yr
At $1,890/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.3% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28202 (Charlotte, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,653
Median income
$105,889
Median age
30.5
Renters
71.4%
Age distribution
53.8%
26.7%
Under 186.6%
18–3453.8%
35–5426.7%
55–647.3%
65+5.6%
Gender
57.6%
42.4%
Male57.6%
Female42.4%
Race & ethnicity
52.7%
23.4%
12.5%
White52.7%
Black23.4%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian7.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
19.7%
64.4%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma11%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+64.4%
Housing tenure
28.6%
71.4%
Owner28.6%
Renter71.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28202 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,604 → $1,890
up 17.8%
Income
$93,150 → $105,889
up 13.7%
Population
14,359 → 17,653
up 22.9%
Renter share
72.2% → 71.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
68.9% → 64.4%
-4.5 pts
Median age
29.7 → 30.5
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 28202 in Charlotte, NC stood at $1,604 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,890, reflecting a 17.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $105,889 today, compared with $93,150 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 22.9% since 2021, moving from about 14,359 residents to roughly 17,653. College-educated residents now make up 64.4% of adults here, versus 68.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28202 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,890/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,591/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,743/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($105,889/yr), ZIP 28202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28202 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,890. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28202's median rent of $1,890/mo is $75 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28202 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28202 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #51 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,890/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,890/mo in ZIP 28202. The local median household income is $105,889/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28202?

Rent in ZIP 28202 has decreased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,890/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($105,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.4% of ZIP 28202 households are renters, while 28.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28202 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28202 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $1,890/mo, it's $144 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,890/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 28202's median household income ($105,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28202 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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