Charlotte city, NC

ZIP 28269 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Charlotte city, NC (28269)

Median Income

$81,063

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,338

Wealth inflow

Population

80,396

Unemployment

1.9%

1.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,338 for ZIP 28269 (Charlotte city, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.9%-48% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-82% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.7%-26% vs US avg

1,581

Establishments

28,545

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction6.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities9.8%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate14.4%
Professional, scientific, management13.3%
Education, health care, social19.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.9%
Other services5.4%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28269 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.7%, median income rose 0.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 27.7%.

Median Income

$81,063

+8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate