What to know about ZIP 28053
ZIP code 28053 covers ZIP 28053 with a population of about 433.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 28053 covers ZIP 28053 with a population of about 433.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
Median household income in ZIP 28053 is about $39,135 — about 48% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.6%; unemployment rate near 13.5%; 23.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Healthcare; about 2.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 173.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $113,500 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $644 (about 45% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 34.0% (about 31.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28053, a household would need roughly $31,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $729. That sits below the local median household income ($39,135), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.