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ZIP 28269

Pop. 79,586·Mecklenburg County·85th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,756/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$209
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ZIP 28269 · $1,756
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$1,990/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
$21,072/yr
At $1,756/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28269 (Charlotte, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
79,586
Median income
$81,517
Median age
35.9
Renters
39.4%
Age distribution
24.7%
23.8%
29.6%
12.2%
Under 1824.7%
18–3423.8%
35–5429.6%
55–6412.2%
65+9.8%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
27.7%
52%
12.9%
White27.7%
Black52%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian4.9%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
15.3%
32%
45.6%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
60.6%
39.4%
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28269 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,375 → $1,756
up 27.7%
Income
$72,619 → $81,517
up 12.3%
Population
78,353 → 79,586
up 1.6%
Renter share
35.6% → 39.4%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.8% → 45.6%
+2.8 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 28269 in Charlotte, NC has increased from $1,375 to $1,756, a 27.7% change over five years. Median household income rose from $72,619 to $81,517 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 78,353 residents to roughly 79,586. Renters now make up 39.4% of households, compared with 35.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 45.6% of adults here, versus 42.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28269 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 28269 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,756/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($81,517/yr), ZIP 28269 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28269?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28269 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,756. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28269 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28269's median rent of $1,756/mo is $209 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28269 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28269 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #85 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,756/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28269?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,756/mo in ZIP 28269. The local median household income is $81,517/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28269?

Rent in ZIP 28269 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28269 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28269 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,756/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($81,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28269 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28269 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.4% of ZIP 28269 households are renters, while 60.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28269 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28269 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28269 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $1,756/mo, it's $10 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28269 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28269 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,756/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28269's median household income ($81,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28269 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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