ZIP code 28226
Where is ZIP code 28226?
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28226 belongs to Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County. 28226 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 39,381 people live in the 28226 area, where the median household income is $118,606. The closest ZIP codes are 28277 (Charlotte, 2.2 mi south), 28247 (Charlotte, 2.4 mi southwest) and 28210 (Charlotte, 3.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28226 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 35.0869, -80.8167 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 282 |
Population and income in 28226
| Population | 39,381 · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,674 · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.6 years · lower than 61% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $118,606 · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $77,844 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 65% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $617,600 · higher than 98% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,622 a month |
| Housing units | 16,752 |
| Households | 15,651 (2.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 14.73 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28277 | Charlotte, NC | 2.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28247 | Charlotte, NC | 2.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28210 | Charlotte, NC | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28134 | Pineville, NC | 4.1 mi W | Standard |
| 28270 | Charlotte, NC | 4.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28211 | Charlotte, NC | 5.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28105 | Matthews, NC | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28209 | Charlotte, NC | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28274 | Charlotte, NC | 7 mi N | Unique |
| 28104 | Matthews, NC | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28273 | Charlotte, NC | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28207 | Charlotte, NC | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28226
123 MAIN ST
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28226?
- 28226 is a Charlotte, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28226 in?
- ZIP code 28226 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28226 in?
- 28226 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28226?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28226 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28226?
- About 39,381 people live in ZIP code 28226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28226?
- The median household income in 28226 is $118,606 a year, higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28226?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28226 are 28277 (Charlotte, 2.2 miles), 28247 (Charlotte, 2.4 miles), 28210 (Charlotte, 3.9 miles) and 28134 (Pineville, 4.1 miles).