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ZIP 28262

Pop. 50,003·Mecklenburg County·143rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,581/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$381
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ZIP 28262 · $1,581
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,268
1 BR
$1,334
2 BR
$1,459
3 BR
$1,796
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,459/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,972/yr
At $1,581/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, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28262 (Charlotte, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,003
Median income
$69,231
Median age
29.5
Renters
71.7%
Age distribution
20.3%
42.2%
23.3%
Under 1820.3%
18–3442.2%
35–5423.3%
55–647.7%
65+6.6%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
24.4%
50.1%
13.2%
White24.4%
Black50.1%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian13.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
14%
33%
46.2%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma14%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+46.2%
Housing tenure
28.3%
71.7%
Owner28.3%
Renter71.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28262 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,267 → $1,581
up 24.8%
Income
$59,021 → $69,231
up 17.3%
Population
43,664 → 50,003
up 14.5%
Renter share
66.6% → 71.7%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.3% → 46.2%
-2.1 pts
Median age
30.1 → 29.5
-0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 28262 in Charlotte, NC has shifted from $1,267 to $1,581, up 24.8% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $69,231 today, compared with $59,021 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28262 in Charlotte, NC adding about 6,339 residents over the five-year window, up 14.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 66.6% to 71.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.3% to 46.2% across the same window. 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 28262 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,581/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,334/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,459/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($69,231/yr), ZIP 28262 ranks as affordable 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 28262?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28262 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,581. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28262 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28262's median rent of $1,581/mo is $381 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 28262 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28262 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #143 out of 226 ZIPs at $1,581/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28262?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,581/mo in ZIP 28262. The local median household income is $69,231/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28262?

Rent in ZIP 28262 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28262 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28262 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,581/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($69,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28262 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28262 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.7% of ZIP 28262 households are renters, while 28.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28262 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28262 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28262 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,581/mo, it's $171 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,752/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28262 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28262 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,581/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 28262's median household income ($69,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28262 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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