The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28208 sells for about $325,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,750 a month.
ZIP 28208 — Charlotte
The 28208 housing market shows steady activity driven by its strategic location near the airport and ongoing urban revitalization. While inventory remains tight, demand persists among first-time buyers and investors, keeping price growth moderate. Some figures, such as specific months of supply, are estimated based on current listing and sales trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, investors seeking value-add opportunities, and commuters who prioritize proximity to the airport and Uptown Charlotte over suburban seclusion.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 19.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28208, Mecklenburg County NC
Crime rates in 28208 are higher than the national average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for residents. The area experiences higher incident reports compared to more suburban parts of Mecklenburg County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges with performance metrics and resource allocation across its diverse student population.
The area is generally at low risk for major natural disasters, though localized flooding can occur near creek beds and low-lying areas during heavy rainfall events.
The ZIP benefits from its proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and ongoing redevelopment efforts in the West Charlotte corridor, attracting interest from investors and developers.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents have convenient access to Uptown Charlotte via major thoroughfares like I-85 and Wilkinson Boulevard, with moderate transit connectivity provided by CATS bus routes.
The area features several community parks and green spaces, including proximity to the Stewart Creek Greenway and various neighborhood recreational facilities.
The rental market is active with a mix of single-family homes and newer multi-family developments, showing consistent demand due to the area's central location.
The economy is heavily influenced by the aviation and logistics sectors due to the proximity of the airport, alongside a growing service and retail industry.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-85 and I-77, with public transit provided by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).
Ongoing planning efforts focus on improving infrastructure and increasing housing density along major transit corridors.
The Mecklenburg County Assessor's office conducts periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county tax districts, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with the broader Charlotte market, with standard coverage for wind and fire hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 28208 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Carowinds4.47.8 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Concord4.315.2 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.512.1 mi
- Activate Games4.911.1 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.43.7 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.63.3 mi
- Spectrum Center4.54.1 mi
- Charlotte Motor Speedway4.715.9 mi
- Truliant Amphitheater4.413.7 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.76.8 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.76.8 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.73.8 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.54 mi
- Freedom Park4.84 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.512.1 mi
- Optimist Hall4.74.9 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.73.8 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.54 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.53.5 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.91.5 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.76.8 mi
- Freedom Park4.84 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.63.1 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.58.9 mi
- Romare Bearden Park4.63.6 mi
- Tailrace Marina4.57.2 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.44.6 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - University4.39.4 mi
- Puttery4.42.6 mi
- Tipsy Pickle4.85 mi
- Sunset Hills Golf Course3.96.7 mi
- SouthPark4.56.2 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.54.6 mi
- Northlake Mall4.310.2 mi
- Carolina Place4.49.2 mi
- Camp North End4.64.9 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.92.5 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.416 mi
- The Club CLT3.32.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major international hub serving the region.
Provides walking and biking trails for local residents.
Features golf facilities and community sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.