ZIP code 28078
Where is ZIP code 28078?
Huntersville, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28078 belongs to Huntersville, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County. 28078 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704 and 980. About 71,657 people live in the 28078 area, where the median household income is $120,831. The closest ZIP codes are 28070 (Huntersville, 1.6 mi northeast), 28031 (Cornelius, 5 mi north) and 28035 (Davidson, 6.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28078 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Huntersville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.4011, -80.8695 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28078
| Population | 71,657 · higher than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,124 · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40 years · lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $120,831 · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,767 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 56% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $473,900 · higher than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,820 a month |
| Housing units | 28,874 |
| Households | 27,774 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 63.73 sq mi (plus 3.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28078. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28078
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28070 | Huntersville, NC | 1.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28031 | Cornelius, NC | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 28035 | Davidson, NC | 6.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28036 | Davidson, NC | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28216 | Charlotte, NC | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28269 | Charlotte, NC | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28037 | Denver, NC | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28262 | Charlotte, NC | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28123 | Mount Mourne, NC | 9.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28213 | Charlotte, NC | 10.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 28214 | Charlotte, NC | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28106 | Matthews, NC | 10.4 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28078 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28078
123 MAIN ST
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Caldwell, Hicks Crossroads and Long Creek: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28078-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28078?
- 28078 is a Huntersville, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28078 in?
- ZIP code 28078 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28078 in?
- 28078 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28078?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28078 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28078?
- About 71,657 people live in ZIP code 28078, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28078?
- The median household income in 28078 is $120,831 a year, higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28078?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28078 are 28070 (Huntersville, 1.6 miles), 28031 (Cornelius, 5 miles), 28035 (Davidson, 6.9 miles) and 28036 (Davidson, 7.2 miles).