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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28270

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

Typical home value

$684,012[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+140.8%
vs metro
+104.0%
vs state
+140.3%
ZIP 28270 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28270 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28270 is worth $684,012 — 104.0% above the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,543 a month — a 2.7% 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
$1,543[2]
Gross yield
2.7%[2]
Cap rate
1.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,839[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
32,448[3]
Median household income
$131,667[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
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Providence High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    2,126 students

  • Telra Institute

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Telra Institute

    551 students

  • Lansdowne Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    547 students

  • McKee Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    511 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 yield2.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.6%
Annual rent$18,511

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$3,459
Loan principal$547,209
Down payment$136,802
Total interest paid$697,935

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 ratio2.87
Monthly cost to own$4,433
Monthly rent$1,543

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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
3rd percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28270?
The typical home in 28270 is worth $684,012, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28270?
Home values in 28270 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28270?
A typical home in 28270 rents for about $1,543 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 28270?
The effective property tax rate in 28270 is 0.7% — roughly $4,839 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28270?
ZIP code 28270 has a population of 32,448 and a median household income of $131,667.

#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
    $680,506
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $688,931
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $668,279
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Waxhaw, NC

    Typical home
    $701,903
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Davidson, NC

    Typical home
    $659,803
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Lake Norman of Iredell CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $632,038
    Gross yield
    3.0%

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