Richest ZIP codes in North Carolina
Top 25 highest-income ZIP codes in North Carolina. #1 is 28207 (Charlotte) at about $212,348 median household income. Compare wealth, housing, and...
These are the highest median household income ZIP codes in North Carolina (from 853 indexable ZIPs), ranked using Census ACS-style income fields on US5.
For context, the average median household income across North Carolina ZIP codes is about $66,474. The top of this list sits well above that baseline.
Leading the list: 28207 (Charlotte) at about $212,348; 27562 (Apex) at about $168,804; 28480 (Wrightsville Beach) at about $165,682.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the North Carolina state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Median income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28207 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $212,348 | 9,709 | $212,348 | $1,348,900 |
| 2 | 27562 | Apex | Chatham County | $168,804 | 5,044 | $168,804 | $590,100 |
| 3 | 28480 | Wrightsville Beach | New Hanover County | $165,682 | 2,727 | $165,682 | $1,049,500 |
| 4 | 27519 | Cary | Wake County | $159,414 | 67,976 | $159,414 | $614,100 |
| 5 | 27608 | Raleigh | Wake County | $155,433 | 12,522 | $155,433 | $911,000 |
| 6 | 27310 | Oak Ridge | Guilford County | $149,743 | 8,573 | $149,743 | $495,500 |
| 7 | 28173 | Waxhaw | Union County | $146,196 | 63,503 | $146,196 | $558,500 |
| 8 | 28036 | Davidson | Mecklenburg County | $144,920 | 21,824 | $144,920 | $579,100 |
| 9 | 28075 | Harrisburg | Cabarrus County | $140,739 | 21,562 | $140,739 | $444,000 |
| 10 | 27539 | Apex | Wake County | $140,121 | 25,944 | $140,121 | $494,400 |
| 11 | 27502 | Apex | Wake County | $137,088 | 47,436 | $137,088 | $491,900 |
| 12 | 28211 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $130,221 | 32,637 | $130,221 | $701,900 |
| 13 | 28104 | Weddington | Union County | $129,775 | 36,232 | $129,775 | $482,200 |
| 14 | 27571 | Rolesville | Wake County | $129,340 | 8,908 | $129,340 | $442,300 |
| 15 | 27358 | Summerfield | Guilford County | $128,843 | 15,283 | $128,843 | $410,000 |
| 16 | 28270 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $128,660 | 32,913 | $128,660 | $543,600 |
| 17 | 27540 | Holly Springs | Wake County | $125,681 | 45,993 | $125,681 | $474,700 |
| 18 | 27587 | Wake Forest | Wake County | $125,607 | 81,902 | $125,607 | $452,400 |
| 19 | 27517 | Chapel Hill | Chatham County | $124,821 | 28,676 | $124,821 | $571,900 |
| 20 | 28101 | McAdenville | Gaston County | $124,063 | 1,027 | $124,063 | $342,000 |
| 21 | 27929 | — | Currituck County | $122,558 | 3,331 | $122,558 | $367,300 |
| 22 | 27523 | Apex | Chatham County | $122,401 | 18,330 | $122,401 | $585,900 |
| 23 | 27614 | Raleigh | Wake County | $122,258 | 33,021 | $122,258 | $530,100 |
| 24 | 28277 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $122,223 | 72,375 | $122,223 | $507,600 |
| 25 | 28278 | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | $121,366 | 36,438 | $121,366 | $413,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the richest ZIP codes in North Carolina?
Based on median household income, the top ZIP on US5 is 28207 (Charlotte) at about $212,348. The table on this page lists the top 25 highest-income codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in North Carolina?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median household income (and a small population floor) from high to low.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in North Carolina?
Visit the North Carolina state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.