Welcome to CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
28206 is a urban zip code in Charlotte, North Carolina. Median household income here ($25,663) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($88,300) is lower than in the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $35,693/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28206 is $26,620.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 28206 earn an average of $21,972/year. Women earn only $20,046/year.
4,879 people in 28206 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28206? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.8 minutes.
The median age here is 34. There are 6,081 men and 5,817 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 34.
To give you a sense of the community, 4,567 people (out of the 11,898 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,529 homes, and 1,307 businesses every day. 145 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
28206 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tokyo, Japan!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 745 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 28206
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Brightwalk Neighborhood Association
- Brookmere
- Dillehay Courts (CHA)
- Dixie-manor Neighborhood Org.
- Druid Hills
- Edison Street Block Assoc.
- Fairview Homes (CHA)
- Genesis Park
- Graham Heights Comm. Assoc.
- Greenville Community Combined Youth Organization, Inc.
- Greenville HOA & Resident Assoc.
- Historic Optimist Park Neighborhood Association
- J.T. Williams Neighborhood Association
- Lockwood Neighborhood Association
- O.C.E. Youth Mentoring Program
- Optimist Park
- Park at Oaklawn
- Ritch Avenue HOA
- Tyron N. Business Corridor Coalition
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HOA Property Management Information in Charlotte, NC
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Charlotte, NC
Average Home Value in 28206: $88,300
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 11,898
- White Population: 1,671
- Black Population: 9,111
- Hispanic Population: 1,272
- Asian Population: 291
- Hawaiian Population: 17
- Indian Population: 132
- Male Population: 6,081
- Female Population: 5,817
- Median Age: 34
- Median Age of Males: 34
- Median Age of Females: 34
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: South Atlantic
- State: North Carolina
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord NC-SC
- County: Mecklenburg
- City: Charlotte
- Longitude: -80.8
- Latitude: 35.3
- Elevation: 745 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 704
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 4,824
- Drive alone: 2,475
- Carpool: 1,361
- Public transit: 798
- Ride bikes or walk: 145
- Average commute time: 25.8 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 74
- 5 - 9: 302
- 10 - 14: 703
- 15 - 19: 1,061
- 20 - 24: 725
- 25 - 29: 259
- 30 - 34: 767
- 35 - 39: 144
- 40 - 44: 127
- 45 - 59: 243
- 60 - 89: 239
- 90 plus: 180
The Economics
- Average House Value: $88,300
- Average Annual Household Income: $21,434
- Businesses: 663
- Employees: 12,843
- Annual Payroll: $521,708,000
- Average Family Income: $35,693
- Median Family Income: $25,663
- Average Income for Men: $21,972
- Average Income for Women: $20,046
The Politics
- Congressional District: 12
- Congressional District Land Area: 821.0
- Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
- Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
- US House Representative: Melvin L. Watt (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 119
- State FIPS Code: 37
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 28206
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Schools in 28206 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Druid Hills Elementary
- 2801 Lucena Ave
- Charlotte, NC 28206
- (980) 343-5515
- Highland Renaissance Academy
- 125 W Craighead Road
- Charlotte, NC 28206
- (980) 343-5511
- Oakdale Elementary
- 1020 Norris Road
- Charlotte, NC 28206
- (980) 343-6076
- Sugar Creek Charter
- 4101 N Tryon Street
- Charlotte, NC 28206
- (704) 509-5470
- Walter G Byers Elementary
- 1415 Hamilton Street
- Charlotte, NC 28206
- (980) 343-6940
- Middle Schools
- John T Williams Middle
- 2400 Carmine St
- Charlotte, NC 28206
- (980) 343-5544
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Sex Offender Information
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