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ZIP 28208

Pop. 40,197·Mecklenburg County·124th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,638/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$327
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ZIP 28208 · $1,638
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,470/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
$19,656/yr
At $1,638/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28208 (Charlotte, NC) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,197
Median income
$55,431
Median age
34
Renters
60.6%
Age distribution
22.5%
29.3%
23.6%
13%
Under 1822.5%
18–3429.3%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.5%
65+13%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
18.6%
60.3%
14.1%
White18.6%
Black60.3%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian4.6%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
17%
31.5%
24.6%
26.8%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
39.4%
60.6%
Owner39.4%
Renter60.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28208 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,237 → $1,638
up 32.4%
Income
$44,711 → $55,431
up 24.0%
Population
40,885 → 40,197
down 1.7%
Renter share
60.6% → 60.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.6% → 26.8%
+6.2 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 28208 in Charlotte, NC has shifted from $1,237 to $1,638, up 32.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,711 in 2021 to $55,431 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28208 in Charlotte, NC losing about 688 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.6% to 26.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 28208 in Charlotte, NC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28208 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,638/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($55,431/yr), ZIP 28208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28208 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,638. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28208's median rent of $1,638/mo is $327 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28208 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28208 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #124 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,638/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,638/mo in ZIP 28208. The local median household income is $55,431/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28208?

Rent in ZIP 28208 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28208 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,638/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($55,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.6% of ZIP 28208 households are renters, while 39.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28208 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28208 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28208 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,638/mo, it's $108 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,638/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 28208's median household income ($55,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28208 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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