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ZIP 28212

Pop. 42,440·Mecklenburg County·200th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,337/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$628
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28212 · $1,337
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,075
1 BR
$1,125
2 BR
$1,234
3 BR
$1,517
4 BR+
$1,931
Research median
$1,234/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
$16,044/yr
At $1,337/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28212 (Charlotte, NC) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,440
Median income
$52,723
Median age
32.3
Renters
62%
Age distribution
29%
25.8%
28.5%
Under 1829%
18–3425.8%
35–5428.5%
55–647.1%
65+9.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
21%
35.8%
36%
White21%
Black35.8%
Hispanic36%
Asian8.2%
Education (25+)
24%
26.2%
26.8%
23.1%
No HS diploma24%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
38%
62%
Owner38%
Renter62%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28212 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,053 → $1,337
up 27.0%
Income
$44,747 → $52,723
up 17.8%
Population
45,180 → 42,440
down 6.1%
Renter share
62.7% → 62%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 23.1%
-0.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 28212 in Charlotte, NC paid around $1,053 a month. That figure now sits near $1,337, up 27.0% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $44,747 to $52,723 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28212 in Charlotte, NC losing about 2,740 residents over the five-year window, down 6.1% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28212 in Charlotte, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28212 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,337/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,125/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,234/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($52,723/yr), ZIP 28212 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28212 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,337. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28212's median rent of $1,337/mo is $628 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28212 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28212 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #200 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,337/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,337/mo in ZIP 28212. The local median household income is $52,723/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28212?

Rent in ZIP 28212 has decreased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28212 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,337/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($52,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28212 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62% of ZIP 28212 households are renters, while 38% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28212 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28212 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,337/mo, it's $409 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,337/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 28212's median household income ($52,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28212 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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