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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28217

Mecklenburg County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Typical home value

$332,008[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+10.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+16.9%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+16.6%
ZIP 28217 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28217 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28217 is worth $332,008. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,626 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,626[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,404[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mecklenburg County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
32,064[3]
Median household income
$64,028[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Mecklenburg County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+3,632[5]
Moved in
43,155
Moved out
39,523

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
1
  • South Academy of International Languages

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    1,227 students

  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School

    High · Grades 5–12 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    912 students

  • Nations Ford Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    608 students

  • Steele Creek Preparatory Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Steele Creek Preparatory Academy

    407 students

  • Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

    398 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$19,509

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,679
Loan principal$265,606
Down payment$66,402
Total interest paid$338,766

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.33
Monthly cost to own$2,155
Monthly rent$1,626

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
62nd percentile[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28217?
The typical home in 28217 is worth $332,008, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28217?
Home values in 28217 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28217?
A typical home in 28217 rents for about $1,626 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 28217?
The effective property tax rate in 28217 is 0.7% — roughly $2,404 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28217?
ZIP code 28217 has a population of 32,064 and a median household income of $64,028.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $331,011
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • McConnells, SC

    Typical home
    $329,413
    Gross yield
  • Gold Hill CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $335,243
    Gross yield
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $328,638
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $338,228
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Marshville, NC

    Typical home
    $325,561
    Gross yield

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