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ZIP 28273

Pop. 50,966·Mecklenburg County·130th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,629/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$336
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ZIP 28273 · $1,629
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,313
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,504
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,351
Research median
$1,504/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
$19,548/yr
At $1,629/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28273 (Charlotte, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,966
Median income
$87,350
Median age
33.3
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
23.8%
29.5%
28.4%
Under 1823.8%
18–3429.5%
35–5428.4%
55–6410.3%
65+8%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
27.6%
37%
25.8%
White27.6%
Black37%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian6.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
23.8%
26.9%
38.1%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+38.1%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28273 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,308 → $1,629
up 24.5%
Income
$75,126 → $87,350
up 16.3%
Population
44,048 → 50,966
up 15.7%
Renter share
46.9% → 49.7%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 38.1%
-0.2 pts
Median age
32.8 → 33.3
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 28273 in Charlotte, NC has climbed 24.5% since 2021, going from about $1,308 per month to roughly $1,629 today. Household income in the area moved from $75,126 to $87,350 across the same window, up 16.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 44,048 to 50,966 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.7% change. About 49.7% of households rent today, against 46.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 28273 in Charlotte, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 28273

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28273 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $1,629/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,504/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($87,350/yr), ZIP 28273 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28273?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28273 (Charlotte, NC) is $1,629. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28273 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28273's median rent of $1,629/mo is $336 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28273 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28273 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #130 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,629/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28273?

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 $1,629/mo in ZIP 28273. The local median household income is $87,350/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28273?

Rent in ZIP 28273 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28273 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28273 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,629/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($87,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28273 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28273 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of ZIP 28273 households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28273 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28273 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28273 is more affordable than Charlotte overall. At $1,629/mo, it's $117 below the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28273 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28273 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,629/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 28273's median household income ($87,350/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28273 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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