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ZIP 28215

Pop. 66,674·Mecklenburg County·29th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,016/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$51
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ZIP 28215 · $2,016
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$1,730/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,192/yr
At $2,016/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28215 (Charlotte, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
66,674
Median income
$71,162
Median age
34.9
Renters
32.8%
Age distribution
26.3%
23.9%
27.4%
Under 1826.3%
18–3423.9%
35–5427.4%
55–6410.8%
65+11.6%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
22.7%
49.3%
24.6%
White22.7%
Black49.3%
Hispanic24.6%
Asian2.8%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
16.6%
21.7%
29.4%
32.3%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
67.2%
32.8%
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28215 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,519 → $2,016
up 32.7%
Income
$55,578 → $71,162
up 28.0%
Population
63,548 → 66,674
up 4.9%
Renter share
37% → 32.8%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 32.3%
+5.4 pts
Median age
34.3 → 34.9
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 28215 in Charlotte, NC has shifted from $1,519 to $2,016, up 32.7% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $55,578 to $71,162 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28215 in Charlotte, NC adding about 3,126 residents over the five-year window, up 4.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 37% to 32.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.9% to 32.3% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28215 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 28215 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $2,016/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($71,162/yr), ZIP 28215 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28215 (Charlotte, NC) is $2,016. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28215's median rent of $2,016/mo is $51 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28215 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28215 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #29 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,016/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,016/mo in ZIP 28215. The local median household income is $71,162/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28215?

Rent in ZIP 28215 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28215 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,016/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($71,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28215 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.8% of ZIP 28215 households are renters, while 67.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28215 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28215 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $2,016/mo, it's $270 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,016/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 28215's median household income ($71,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28215 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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