| Official Zip Code Name | Charlotte |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mecklenburg |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 34167 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 69.5% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 75.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 13.0% |
| Median Household Income | $35081 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $28580 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.6 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 682 - 745 ft. |
| Area | 22 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.23445129, -80.90882111 |
The current unemployment level in 28208 is 13.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 12.5% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 13.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28208 decreased to 34167 from 35890 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28208 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 28208 public schools is Black. 81% of students in 28208 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5090 | 14.69% | 4527 | +12% |
| Black Or African American | 24075 | 69.5% | 24803 | -3% |
| Hispanic | 2468 | 7.12% | 2659 | -7% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 175 | -100% |
| Asian | 2228 | 6.43% | 1306 | +71% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% | 35 | -91% |
| Other Race | 53 | 0.21% | 53 | +36% |
| Two Or More Races | 609 | 2.04% | 609 | +16% |
| White | 3.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 75.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34167 | 35890 |
| Male Population | 47.70% | |
| Female Population | 52.30% | |
| Total Households | 12693 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 81% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 90.9% |
| Median Household Income | $35081 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 68.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.50% |
| 28208 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 12 | Alma Adams | Democrat |
| North Carolina District 9 | Dan Bishop | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28208 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 92 | Chaz Beasley | Democrat |
| 101 | Carolyn Logan | Democrat |
| 102 | Becky Carney | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
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Zip Code 28208 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 41 | 34 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 55 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.06 | 3.68 | 4.49 | 3.01 | 3.72 | 3.56 | 3.84 | 3.61 | 3.83 | 3.67 | 3.38 | 3.29 | 44.15 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28208 | |
|---|---|
| Harding University High School | Mecklenburg |
| West Charlotte High School | Mecklenburg |
| West Mecklenburg High School | Mecklenburg |
| Pinecrest |
| West Blvd |
| Arbor Glen |
| Westerly Hills |
| Westchester |
| Thomasboro - Hoskins |
| Boulevard Homes |
| Wesley Heights |
| Westover Hills |
| Third Ward |