| Official Zip Code Name | Charlotte |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mecklenburg |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 24204 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 45.19% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 34.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $48662 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $40880 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 650 - 692 ft. |
| Area | 15 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.17354965, -80.91549683 |
The current unemployment level in 28217 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 28217 increased to 24204 from 19388 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28217 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 28217 public schools is White. 42.6% of students in 28217 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3651 | 13.24% | 3620 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 12463 | 45.19% | 11185 | +11% |
| Hispanic | 8824 | 32% | 7427 | +19% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 30 | 0.11% | 104 | -71% |
| Asian | 2245 | 8.14% | 1505 | +49% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 7 | -100% |
| Other Race | 35 | 0.13% | 35 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 321 | 1.19% | 321 | +2% |
| White | 34.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 25.6% |
| Hispanic | 26.5% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24204 | 19388 |
| Male Population | 50.00% | |
| Female Population | 50.00% | |
| Total Households | 9016 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 42.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 33.3% |
| Median Household Income | $48662 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 51.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.90% |
| 28217 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 | ||
| 28217 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 92 | Chaz Beasley | Democrat |
| 102 | Becky Carney | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28210 - Charlotte |
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| 28278 - Charlotte |
| 28208 - Charlotte |
| 28273 - Charlotte |
| 28203 - Charlotte |
| Charlotte, NC |
Zip Code 28217 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 41 | 34 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 51 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.14 | 3.7 | 4.57 | 3.02 | 3.63 | 3.61 | 3.91 | 3.76 | 3.93 | 3.67 | 3.4 | 3.31 | 44.65 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28217 | |
|---|---|
| Harding University High School | Mecklenburg |
| Myers Park High School | Mecklenburg |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28217 | |
|---|---|
| Carmel Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Reid Park Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Robert F Kennedy Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Sedgefield Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Southwest Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Yorkmount |
| West Blvd |
| Arbor Glen |
| York Road |
| Madison Park |
| Closeburn - Glenkirk |
| Starmount |
| Ponderosa - Wingate |
| Clanton Park - Roseland |
| Sedgefield |