ZIP code 28216
Where is ZIP code 28216?
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28216 belongs to Charlotte, North Carolina in Mecklenburg County. 28216 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 57,507 people live in the 28216 area, where the median household income is $65,795. The closest ZIP codes are 28269 (Charlotte, 2.8 mi east), 28206 (Charlotte, 3.3 mi southeast) and 28208 (Charlotte, 3.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28216 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 35.2834, -80.8702 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 282 |
Population and income in 28216
| Population | 57,507 · higher than 98% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,916 · higher than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.7 years · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $65,795 · higher than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,272 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $287,000 · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,560 a month |
| Housing units | 25,442 |
| Households | 23,858 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 51% / 49% |
| Land area | 30.02 sq mi (plus 0.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28216. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28216
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28269 | Charlotte, NC | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28206 | Charlotte, NC | 3.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28208 | Charlotte, NC | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28106 | Matthews, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28130 | Paw Creek, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28201 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28218 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28219 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28220 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28221 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28222 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28224 | Charlotte, NC | 4.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28216 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28216
123 MAIN ST
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28216-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28216?
- 28216 is a Charlotte, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28216 in?
- ZIP code 28216 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28216 in?
- 28216 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28216?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28216 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28216?
- About 57,507 people live in ZIP code 28216, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28216?
- The median household income in 28216 is $65,795 a year, higher than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28216?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28216 are 28269 (Charlotte, 2.8 miles), 28206 (Charlotte, 3.3 miles), 28208 (Charlotte, 3.6 miles) and 28106 (Matthews, 4.1 miles).