| Official Zip Code Name | Charlotte |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Mecklenburg |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 31478 |
| Racial Majority: | White 32.55% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 42.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $75304 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50780 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 597 - 692 ft. |
| Area | 23 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.12310028, -80.93414307 |
The current unemployment level in 28273 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 28273 increased to 31478 from 18281 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28273 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28273 public schools is Black. 55.4% of students in 28273 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10987 | 32.55% | 11694 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 11276 | 33.41% | 10191 | +11% |
| Hispanic | 7564 | 22.41% | 6604 | +15% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 293 | 0.87% | 75 | +291% |
| Asian | 2292 | 6.79% | 2140 | +7% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.07% | 13 | +92% |
| Other Race | 107 | 0.06% | 107 | -80% |
| Two Or More Races | 654 | 3.84% | 654 | +98% |
| White | 22.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 42.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.2% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31478 | 18281 |
| Male Population | 48.50% | |
| Female Population | 51.50% | |
| Total Households | 12258 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 55.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $75304 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 25.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 48.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 26.60% |
| 28273 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 9 | Dan Bishop | Republican |
| North Carolina District 12 | Alma Adams | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28273 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 | ||
| 29708 - Fort Mill |
| 28210 - Charlotte |
| 28217 - Charlotte |
| 28278 - Charlotte |
| 28134 - Pineville |
| 29715 - Fort Mill |
| Charlotte, NC |
| Pineville, NC |
Zip Code 28273 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 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 63 | 54 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.26 | 3.8 | 4.74 | 3.08 | 3.6 | 3.76 | 4.08 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.68 | 3.44 | 3.43 | 45.86 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28273 | |
|---|---|
| Harding University High School | Mecklenburg |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Mecklenburg |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28273 | |
|---|---|
| Carmel Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Quail Hollow Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Robert F Kennedy Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Southwest Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Yorkmount |
| Starmount Forest |
| Sterling |
| Brown Road |
| Yorkshire |
| Eagle Lake |
| Montclaire South |
| Griers Fork |