ZIP code 28278
Where is ZIP code 28278?
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28278 belongs to Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County. 28278 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, 803, 839 and 980. About 37,420 people live in the 28278 area, where the median household income is $125,470. The closest ZIP codes are 28217 (Charlotte, 3.7 mi southeast), 28208 (Charlotte, 3.9 mi northeast) and 28214 (Charlotte, 4.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28278 |
|---|---|
| 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, 803, 839, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.2072, -80.9568 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 282 |
Population and income in 28278
| Population | 37,420 · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,299 · higher than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.6 years · lower than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $125,470 · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,445 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $460,600 · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,786 a month |
| Housing units | 14,363 |
| Households | 13,640 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 28.81 sq mi (plus 3.69 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28278. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28278
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28217 | Charlotte, NC | 3.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28208 | Charlotte, NC | 3.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 28214 | Charlotte, NC | 4.6 mi N | Standard |
| 28012 | Belmont, NC | 5.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 28203 | Charlotte, NC | 5.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28273 | Charlotte, NC | 5.6 mi S | Standard |
| 28209 | Charlotte, NC | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 28296 | Charlotte, NC | 6.4 mi E | Unique |
| 28282 | Charlotte, NC | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28263 | Charlotte, NC | 6.6 mi E | Unique |
| 28233 | Charlotte, NC | 6.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28236 | Charlotte, NC | 6.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28278 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28278
123 MAIN ST
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28278-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Charlotte, NC
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- 28296
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28278?
- 28278 is a Charlotte, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28278 in?
- ZIP code 28278 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28278 in?
- 28278 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28278?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28278 use area codes 704, 803, 839 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28278?
- About 37,420 people live in ZIP code 28278, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28278?
- The median household income in 28278 is $125,470 a year, higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28278?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28278 are 28217 (Charlotte, 3.7 miles), 28208 (Charlotte, 3.9 miles), 28214 (Charlotte, 4.6 miles) and 28012 (Belmont, 5.5 miles).