What to know about ZIP 28093
ZIP code 28093 covers ZIP 28093 with a population of about 5,183.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.8 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
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ZIP Code 28093 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,183
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,860
-48% vs US avg
Home value
$226,300
-35% vs US avg
Median rent
$567
-51% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28093
Income and economy in ZIP 28093
Median household income in ZIP 28093 is about $38,860 — about 48% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 21.4%; unemployment rate near 2.0%; 17.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Public administration; about 5.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 28093
Median home value is about $226,300 — about 35% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $567 (about 51% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.2% (about 11.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28093, a household would need roughly $62,000 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 $1,454. That is about 60% above the local median household income ($38,860), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.