| Official Zip Code Name | Charlotte |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mecklenburg |
| Secondary County: | Cabarrus |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 53629 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 49.41% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 55.9% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $59122 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $43190 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 29.6 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 617 - 758 ft. |
| Area | 29 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.25643158, -80.69885254 |
The current unemployment level in 28215 is 8.1% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 7.0% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28215 increased to 53629 from 41259 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28215 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 28215 public schools is Black. 81% of students in 28215 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13686 | 24.81% | 14307 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 27260 | 49.41% | 26622 | +2% |
| Hispanic | 10806 | 19.59% | 9700 | +11% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 138 | 0.25% | 171 | -19% |
| Asian | 1305 | 2.37% | 1510 | -14% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 245 | 0.44% | 45 | +444% |
| Other Race | 135 | 0% | 135 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 1139 | 3.14% | 1139 | +52% |
| White | 7.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 55.9% |
| Hispanic | 31.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53629 | 41259 |
| Male Population | 47.50% | |
| Female Population | 52.50% | |
| Total Households | 19074 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 81% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 88.9% |
| Median Household Income | $59122 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 39.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 41.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 19.20% |
| 28215 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 12 | Alma Adams | Democrat |
| North Carolina District 8 | Richard Hudson | Republican |
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| 28215 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 99 | Nasif Majeed | Democrat |
| 103 | Rachel Hunt | Democrat |
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| 28215 North Carolina State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 37 | Jeff Jackson | Democrat |
| 40 | Joyce Waddell | Democrat |
| 41 | Natasha Marcus | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State Senate Districts | ||
| 28205 - Charlotte |
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| 28075 - Harrisburg |
| 28227 - Charlotte |
| 28107 - Midland |
| 28213 - Charlotte |
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| Harrisburg, NC |
Zip Code 28215 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 63 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.24 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.15 | 3.77 | 3.91 | 4.17 | 3.75 | 4.03 | 3.73 | 3.38 | 3.39 | 45.83 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28215 | |
|---|---|
| Garinger High School | Mecklenburg |
| Hickory Ridge High School | Cabarrus |
| Rocky River High School | Mecklenburg |
| Newell South |
| North Charlotte |
| Shamrock |
| Windsor Park |
| Back Creek Church Road |
| Hickory Ridge |
| Oak Forest |
| Silverwood |
| Eastland - Wilora Lake |
| Eastway |