ZIP code 28217
Where is ZIP code 28217?
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28217 belongs to Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County. 28217 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 32,064 people live in the 28217 area, where the median household income is $64,028. The closest ZIP codes are 28209 (Charlotte, 3 mi east), 28273 (Charlotte, 3.3 mi southwest) and 28278 (Charlotte, 3.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28217 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Charlotte |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1714, -80.9084 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 282 |
Population and income in 28217
| Population | 32,064 · higher than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,147 · higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.2 years · lower than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $64,028 · lower than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,767 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $263,300 · higher than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,594 a month |
| Housing units | 14,330 |
| Households | 12,952 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 30% / 70% |
| Land area | 14.93 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28217. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28217
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28209 | Charlotte, NC | 3 mi E | Standard |
| 28273 | Charlotte, NC | 3.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 28278 | Charlotte, NC | 3.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28203 | Charlotte, NC | 3.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28210 | Charlotte, NC | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28274 | Charlotte, NC | 4.5 mi E | Unique |
| 28208 | Charlotte, NC | 4.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28207 | Charlotte, NC | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28282 | Charlotte, NC | 5.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28271 | Charlotte, NC | 5.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28296 | Charlotte, NC | 5.1 mi NE | Unique |
| 28263 | Charlotte, NC | 5.3 mi NE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28217 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28217
123 MAIN ST
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28217-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28217?
- 28217 is a Charlotte, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28217 in?
- ZIP code 28217 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28217 in?
- 28217 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28217?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28217 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28217?
- About 32,064 people live in ZIP code 28217, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28217?
- The median household income in 28217 is $64,028 a year, lower than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28217?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28217 are 28209 (Charlotte, 3 miles), 28273 (Charlotte, 3.3 miles), 28278 (Charlotte, 3.7 miles) and 28203 (Charlotte, 3.8 miles).