Market Report
ZIP 28208 Housing Market
Population: 40,197 (2024 ACS estimate). 4,703 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Prices & Activity
Source: MLS closed sales and listings for ZIP 28208.
Growth & Supply
Population
40,197
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$55K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
60.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
Migration — Mecklenburg County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $82K · out $90K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Mecklenburg County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Sep '26)
New Construction Permits — Mecklenburg County
4,703 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-52% vs the prior 12 months) — 3,837 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Aug '26)