What to know about ZIP 28603
ZIP code 28603 covers ZIP 28603 with a population of about 4,002.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHARLOTTE media market.
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ZIP Code 28603 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,002
Density
N/A
Median income
$92,704
+23% vs US avg
Home value
$389,841
+12% vs US avg
Median rent
$784
-33% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 28603
Income and economy in ZIP 28603
Median household income in ZIP 28603 is about $92,704 — about 23% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.0%; unemployment rate near 1.7%; 47.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 13.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.4 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 28603
Median home value is about $389,841 — about 12% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $784 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.7% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 28603, a household would need roughly $107,000 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 $2,504. That is about 15% above the local median household income ($92,704), 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.