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ZIP 28277

Pop. 73,882·Mecklenburg County·26th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,030/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$65
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ZIP 28277 · $2,030
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,330
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,330/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
$24,360/yr
At $2,030/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28277 (Charlotte, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,882
Median income
$128,627
Median age
39.8
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
25.7%
16.8%
32.1%
12.2%
13.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3416.8%
35–5432.1%
55–6412.2%
65+13.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
59.8%
16.5%
White59.8%
Black9.6%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian16.5%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
19.2%
68.1%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma9.6%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+68.1%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28277 in Charlotte, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,575 → $2,030
up 28.9%
Income
$111,242 → $128,627
up 15.6%
Population
71,321 → 73,882
up 3.6%
Renter share
36.3% → 39.1%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
65.1% → 68.1%
+3.0 pts

The median rent in ZIP 28277 in Charlotte, NC stood at $1,575 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,030, reflecting a 28.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $128,627 today, compared with $111,242 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 71,321 residents to roughly 73,882. Renters now make up 39.1% of households, compared with 36.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 68.1% of adults here, versus 65.1% in 2021. 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 28277 covers Charlotte, NC. The median rent here is $2,030/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($128,627/yr), ZIP 28277 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28277?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28277 (Charlotte, NC) is $2,030. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28277 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28277's median rent of $2,030/mo is $65 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28277 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28277 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #26 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,030/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28277?

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 $2,030/mo in ZIP 28277. The local median household income is $128,627/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28277?

Rent in ZIP 28277 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28277 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28277 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,030/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($128,627/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28277 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28277 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 28277 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28277 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28277 compare to the rest of Charlotte?

ZIP 28277 is pricier than Charlotte as a whole. At $2,030/mo, it's $284 above the Charlotte citywide median of $1,746/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28277 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28277 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,030/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 28277's median household income ($128,627/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28277 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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