ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 28210

Part of Charlotte, NC

Pop. 47,359·Mecklenburg County·183rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,406/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

-$526

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ZIP 28210 · $1,406

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,130

1 BR

$1,185

2 BR

$1,296

3 BR

$1,599

4 BR+

$2,026

Research median

$1,296/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 28210 usually run 0.4% below trend in February and 0.5% above it in July, about $13 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 28210 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 28210 changed +2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 28210 rose 36.4% while median household income rose 40.2% ($71,914 to $100,824). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 28210 is 34.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,824) is $2,521 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,320); a 4-bedroom is $2,940.

Rank in Charlotte

2nd cheapest of 23 ZIP codes in Charlotte.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 28210. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,872/yr

At $1,406/mo median

Location

CityCharlotte

StateNC

CountyMecklenburg County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28210 (Charlotte, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,359

Median income

$100,824

Median age

36.9

Renters

44.2%

Age distribution

22.4%

24.7%

28.1%

15.6%

Under 1822.4%

18–3424.7%

35–5428.1%

55–649.3%

65+15.6%

Gender

47.4%

52.6%

Male47.4%

Female52.6%

Race & ethnicity

62%

21.4%

White62%

Black10.9%

Hispanic21.4%

Asian2.7%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

19.6%

59.5%

No HS diploma9.9%

HS diploma11%

Some college19.6%

Bachelor's+59.5%

Housing tenure

55.8%

44.2%

Owner55.8%

Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28210 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,119 → $1,406

up 25.6%

Income

$79,403 → $100,824

up 27.0%

Population

48,214 → 47,359

down 1.8%

Renter share

45.3% → 44.2%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

58.9% → 59.5%

+0.6 pts

Median age

34.7 → 36.9

+2.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 28210 in Charlotte, NC has climbed by $287 per month, settling near $1,406 after starting the period at $1,119. Census figures show median household income at $100,824 today, compared with $79,403 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 48,214 to 47,359 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 28210 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,406/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,185/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,296/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($100,824/yr), ZIP 28210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,406/mo in ZIP 28210. The local median household income is $100,824/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28210?

Rent in ZIP 28210 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 28210?

Asking rents in ZIP 28210 are usually lowest in February, about 0.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $13 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 28210?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 28210 rose 36.4% while median household income rose 40.2%, from $71,914 to $100,824. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 28210 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28210 is one of the more affordable among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #183 of 230 at $1,406/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 28210 changed +2.0%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.