The ZIP Code 28204 is associated with Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 7,199. The 28204 ZIP Code has a median age of 31.3 years, and 9.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $62,850, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. It is estimated that about 66.1% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $56,347.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 28204 is $62,850, while the region's mean household income is $100,409. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $56,347. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28204 of $56,347 is approximately 83.05% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 9.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 3.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 28204 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.4% of 28204 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.9% |
In ZIP Code 28204, 96.0% of the population graduated high school, while 66.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 24.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.6% in this Mecklenburg County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.5% |
| Associate's degree | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 24.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 28204 are younger than average. The median age of 31.3 years in ZIP Code 28204 is approximately 17.85% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 34.1% of the population in 28204 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 28204 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 34.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28204, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 28204 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28204 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (72.3%), followed by Black or African American (24.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 24.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28204 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28204 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 28204, 93.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mecklenburg County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28204, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later. Additionally, 21.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Mecklenburg County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 23.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 12.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.7% |
In 28204, 78.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.0 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28204 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 28204 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28204 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28204 | 10.22¢/kWh | 7.96¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.92¢/kWh | 10.46¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 28204 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.13 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.67 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.77 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.43 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.8 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.74 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.61 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28204, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28204 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mecklenburg County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 55 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 51 |
| Checking or savings account | 8 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Mortgage | 3 |
| Other | 9 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 45 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 43 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 14 |
| Managing an account | 4 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 4 |
| Other | 20 |