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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28277

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

Typical home value

$618,216[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+117.6%
vs metro
+84.4%
vs state
+117.2%
ZIP 28277 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28277 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28277 is worth $618,216 — 84.4% above the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,000 a month — a 3.9% 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
$2,000[2]
Gross yield
3.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,492[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
73,882[3]
Median household income
$128,627[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
12
Elementary
8
Middle
3
High
1
  • Ardrey Kell High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    3,605 students

  • Community House Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    1,412 students

  • Jay M. Robinson Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    1,330 students

  • Rea Farms STEAM Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    1,105 students

  • Ballantyne Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

    989 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 yield3.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.3%
Annual rent$24,003

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$3,126
Loan principal$494,573
Down payment$123,643
Total interest paid$630,800

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 ratio2.01
Monthly cost to own$4,017
Monthly rent$2,000

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
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
18th percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28277?
The typical home in 28277 is worth $618,216, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28277?
Home values in 28277 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28277?
A typical home in 28277 rents for about $2,000 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 28277?
The effective property tax rate in 28277 is 0.7% — roughly $4,492 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28277?
ZIP code 28277 has a population of 73,882 and a median household income of $128,627.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lake Norman of Iredell CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $632,038
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Weddington, NC

    Typical home
    $598,489
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $587,225
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Tega Cay, SC

    Typical home
    $580,402
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Davidson, NC

    Typical home
    $659,803
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $571,220
    Gross yield
    2.9%

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