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ZIP 28207

Pop. 9,527·Mecklenburg County·2nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,545/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
+$580
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 28207 · $2,545
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,840/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
$30,540/yr
At $2,545/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-8.1% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28207 (Charlotte, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 86.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,527
Median income
$217,204
Median age
46.9
Renters
16.1%
Age distribution
20.8%
14%
25.2%
21.5%
18.6%
Under 1820.8%
18–3414%
35–5425.2%
55–6421.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.8%
White90.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic4%
Asian2.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
86.7%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma3.4%
Some college8.1%
Bachelor's+86.7%
Housing tenure
83.9%
16.1%
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28207 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$192,500 → $217,204
up 12.8%
Population
9,733 → 9,527
down 2.1%
Renter share
18.1% → 16.1%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
87.3% → 86.7%
-0.6 pts
Median age
45.4 → 46.9
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $192,500 to $217,204 across the same window, up 12.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28207 in Charlotte, NC losing about 206 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 18.1% to 16.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28207 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $2,545/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($217,204/yr), ZIP 28207 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28207?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28207 (Charlotte, NC) is $2,545. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28207 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28207's median rent of $2,545/mo is $580 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28207 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28207 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #2 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,545/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28207?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,545/mo in ZIP 28207. The local median household income is $217,204/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28207?

Rent in ZIP 28207 has decreased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28207 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28207 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,545/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($217,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28207 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28207 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.1% of ZIP 28207 households are renters, while 83.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28207 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28207 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28207 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $2,545/mo, it's $799 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28207 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28207 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,545/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 28207's median household income ($217,204/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28207 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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