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ZIP 28214

Pop. 43,837·Mecklenburg County·30th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,999/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$34
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ZIP 28214 · $1,999
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,810/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
$23,988/yr
At $1,999/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28214 (Charlotte, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 37% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,837
Median income
$86,447
Median age
35.4
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
25.5%
25.8%
12.6%
12.4%
Under 1823.8%
18–3425.5%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.6%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
41.1%
18.9%
White33.4%
Black41.1%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian4.3%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
24.4%
28.9%
37%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+37%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28214 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,524 → $1,999
up 31.2%
Income
$72,302 → $86,447
up 19.6%
Population
40,619 → 43,837
up 7.9%
Renter share
23.5% → 24.3%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 37%
+4.4 pts
Median age
36.7 → 35.4
-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 28214 in Charlotte, NC paid around $1,524 a month. That figure now sits near $1,999, up 31.2% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $72,302 to $86,447 across the same window, up 19.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28214 in Charlotte, NC adding about 3,218 residents over the five-year window, up 7.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.6% to 37% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 28214 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 28214 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,999/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($86,447/yr), ZIP 28214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28214 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,999. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28214's median rent of $1,999/mo is $34 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28214 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28214 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #30 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,999/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,999/mo in ZIP 28214. The local median household income is $86,447/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28214?

Rent in ZIP 28214 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28214 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,999/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($86,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 28214 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28214 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28214 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $1,999/mo, it's $253 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,999/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28214's median household income ($86,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28214 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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