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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina?

$1,362/month 6.9%vs 2023 ($1,274)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina (ZIP 28212) is $1,362/month (±$34), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $266,900 (±$11,817), and the median household income is $52,723/year. The unemployment rate in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina was 3.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 28212

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,362
Median Home Value$266,900
Median Household Income$52,723
Total Housing Units15,649
Renter-Occupied Units9,697
Renter-Occupied Share62%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,550 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.6%

How does ZIP 28212 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Higher rent than 81% of ZIP codes in North Carolina · 129th of 690

Cheapest: ZCTA5 27869($540)
Priciest: ZCTA5 27310($3,009)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 27310$3,009
2ZCTA5 28075$2,543
3ZCTA5 28480$2,336
… 125 more …
129ZCTA5 28212(you are here)$1,362
… 558 more …
688ZCTA5 27869$540
689ZCTA5 28624$436
690ZCTA5 27843$279

Geography

ZIP 28212 is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

It covers part of Charlotte city, North Carolina.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina (ZIP 28212) is $1,362/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina?

The median home value in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina (ZIP 28212) is $266,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 28212 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina, 2,550 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina?

The median household income in ZCTA5 28212, North Carolina is $52,723/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,362 has a margin of error of ±$34. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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