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ZIP 28210

Pop. 47,359·Mecklenburg County·161st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,497/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$468
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ZIP 28210 · $1,497
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,203
1 BR
$1,262
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,702
4 BR+
$2,157
Research median
$1,380/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
$17,964/yr
At $1,497/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +2.8% 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
$1,109 → $1,497
up 35.0%
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 $388 per month, settling near $1,497 after starting the period at $1,109. Census figures show median household income at $100,824 today, compared with $79,403 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28210 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,497/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,262/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($100,824/yr), ZIP 28210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28210 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,497. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28210's median rent of $1,497/mo is $468 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 28210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #161 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,497/mo.

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 $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,497/mo in ZIP 28210. The local median household income is $100,824/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28210?

Rent in ZIP 28210 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28210 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,497/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($100,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28210 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 28210 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28210 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28210 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28210 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,497/mo, it's $249 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,497/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 28210's median household income ($100,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28210 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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