What to know about ZIP 28145
ZIP code 28145 covers ZIP 28145 with a population of about 4,633.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.6 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
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ZIP Code 28145 — 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
4,633
Density
N/A
Median income
$51,168
-32% vs US avg
Home value
$199,900
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$507
-56% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28145
Income and economy in ZIP 28145
Median household income in ZIP 28145 is about $51,168 — about 32% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.4%; unemployment rate near 3.3%; 24.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 9.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education; about 7.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.2 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 28145
Median home value is about $199,900 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $507 (about 56% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.4% (about 4.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28145, a household would need roughly $55,000 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 $1,284. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($51,168). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.