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ZIP 28217

Pop. 32,064·Mecklenburg County·134th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,614/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$351
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ZIP 28217 · $1,614
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,299
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,489
3 BR
$1,831
4 BR+
$2,332
Research median
$1,489/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
$19,368/yr
At $1,614/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 (-3.9% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,064
Median income
$64,028
Median age
31.2
Renters
70%
Age distribution
25.4%
32.4%
25.3%
Under 1825.4%
18–3432.4%
35–5425.3%
55–649.4%
65+7.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
19.9%
37.3%
33.6%
White19.9%
Black37.3%
Hispanic33.6%
Asian8.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
18.8%
21.8%
21.8%
37.6%
No HS diploma18.8%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
30%
70%
Owner30%
Renter70%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28217 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,383 → $1,614
up 16.7%
Income
$55,075 → $64,028
up 16.3%
Population
31,338 → 32,064
up 2.3%
Renter share
67.6% → 70%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
31.4% → 37.6%
+6.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 28217 in Charlotte, NC has increased 16.7% since 2021, going from about $1,383 per month to roughly $1,614 today. Census figures show median household income at $64,028 today, compared with $55,075 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 31,338 to 32,064 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 70% of households rent today, against 67.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.4% to 37.6%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28217 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,614/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,489/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($64,028/yr), ZIP 28217 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,614. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28217's median rent of $1,614/mo is $351 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28217 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28217 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #134 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,614/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,614/mo in ZIP 28217. The local median household income is $64,028/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28217?

Rent in ZIP 28217 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28217 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,614/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($64,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28217 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70% of ZIP 28217 households are renters, while 30% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28217 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28217 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28217 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,614/mo, it's $132 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,614/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 28217's median household income ($64,028/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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