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ZIP 28213

Pop. 45,904·Mecklenburg County·139th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,594/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$371
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ZIP 28213 · $1,594
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,380
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,580/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
$19,128/yr
At $1,594/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 (-0.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28213 (Charlotte, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,904
Median income
$58,146
Median age
32.5
Renters
55.9%
Age distribution
22.1%
31.7%
28.1%
Under 1822.1%
18–3431.7%
35–5428.1%
55–649.5%
65+8.5%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
20.5%
46%
27.8%
White20.5%
Black46%
Hispanic27.8%
Asian4.7%
Other1%
Education (25+)
16.1%
19.4%
30.9%
33.6%
No HS diploma16.1%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
44.1%
55.9%
Owner44.1%
Renter55.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28213 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,285 → $1,594
up 24.0%
Income
$49,714 → $58,146
up 17.0%
Population
44,553 → 45,904
up 3.0%
Renter share
50.8% → 55.9%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 33.6%
+0.8 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 28213 in Charlotte, NC has shifted from $1,285 to $1,594, up 24.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $49,714 to $58,146 across the same window, up 17.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28213 in Charlotte, NC adding about 1,351 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 50.8% to 55.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 28213 in Charlotte, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28213 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,594/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($58,146/yr), ZIP 28213 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28213 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,594. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28213's median rent of $1,594/mo is $371 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28213 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28213 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #139 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,594/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,594/mo in ZIP 28213. The local median household income is $58,146/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28213?

Rent in ZIP 28213 has decreased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28213 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,594/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($58,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28213 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.9% of ZIP 28213 households are renters, while 44.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28213 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28213 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28213 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,594/mo, it's $152 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,594/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 28213's median household income ($58,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28213 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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