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ZIP 28211

Pop. 33,925·Mecklenburg County·39th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,963/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$2
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ZIP 28211 · $1,963
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$1,990/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
$23,556/yr
At $1,963/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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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 (+6.4% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28211 (Charlotte, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,925
Median income
$132,917
Median age
38.4
Renters
45.7%
Age distribution
25.1%
19.6%
29.8%
14.5%
Under 1825.1%
18–3419.6%
35–5429.8%
55–6411%
65+14.5%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
14%
White72.7%
Black14%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian4.8%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
18.4%
68%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma8%
Some college18.4%
Bachelor's+68%
Housing tenure
54.3%
45.7%
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28211 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,589 → $1,963
up 23.5%
Income
$101,827 → $132,917
up 30.5%
Population
31,581 → 33,925
up 7.4%
Renter share
44.2% → 45.7%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
66.8% → 68%
+1.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 28211 in Charlotte, NC has increased 23.5% since 2021, going from about $1,589 per month to roughly $1,963 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $101,827 in 2021 to $132,917 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 7.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,581 to 33,925 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.4% change. About 45.7% of households rent today, against 44.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 28211 in Charlotte, NC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28211 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,963/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($132,917/yr), ZIP 28211 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28211 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,963. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28211's median rent of $1,963/mo is $2 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28211 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28211 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #39 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,963/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,963/mo in ZIP 28211. The local median household income is $132,917/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28211?

Rent in ZIP 28211 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28211 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,963/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($132,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28211 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.7% of ZIP 28211 households are renters, while 54.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28211 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28211 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $1,963/mo, it's $217 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,963/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 28211's median household income ($132,917/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28211 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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