What to know about ZIP 28380
ZIP code 28380 covers ZIP 28380 with a population of about 2,809.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
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ZIP Code 28380 — 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
2,809
Density
N/A
Median income
$40,417
-46% vs US avg
Home value
$177,800
-49% vs US avg
Median rent
$470
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28380
Income and economy in ZIP 28380
Median household income in ZIP 28380 is about $40,417 — about 46% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 38.2%; unemployment rate near 10.5%; 19.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 0.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.3 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 28380
Median home value is about $177,800 — about 49% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $470 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 52.8% (about 12.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28380, a household would need roughly $49,000 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 $1,142. That is about 21% above the local median household income ($40,417), 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.