ZIP Code 28278 — Charlotte, NC
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$116,599
Average AGI
#3,145
National Rank
#67
NC State Rank
18,180
Tax Returns
About Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is America's second-largest banking center after New York. Bank of America and Truist headquarters drive a booming economy across 26 ZIP codes with strong income growth.
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 28278.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 3,590 | $45,633,000 | $12,711 | 19.8% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 3,410 | $126,836,000 | $37,195 | 18.8% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 2,640 | $163,388,000 | $61,889 | 14.5% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 1,930 | $166,890,000 | $86,471 | 10.6% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 4,180 | $590,784,000 | $141,335 | 23.0% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,430 | $1,026,255,000 | $422,327 | 13.4% |
| Total | 18,180 | $2,119,786,000 | $116,599 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius, NC | 13 mi | $152,512 | 58,800 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 21 mi | $69,793 | 55,370 |
| Concord, NC | 23 mi | $82,114 | 62,010 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 57 mi | $69,184 | 56,040 |
| Winston Salem, NC | 72 mi | $76,581 | 121,590 |
| Columbia, SC | 81 mi | $68,573 | 148,450 |
Similar ZIP Codes in North Carolina
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27959 | Nags Head | $117,441 | #3,088 |
| 27705 | Durham | $117,521 | #3,083 |
| 28405 | Ogden | $115,272 | #3,223 |
| 27278 | Hillsborough | $118,260 | #3,038 |
| 28075 | Harrisburg | $114,654 | #3,259 |
| 28387 | Southern Pines | $114,532 | #3,266 |
| 27455 | Greensboro | $113,462 | #3,346 |
| 28428 | Carolina Beach | $119,755 | #2,940 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28208 | Charlotte, NC | 2.0 mi | $52,377 | #23,136 |
| 28217 | Charlotte, NC | 5.1 mi | $50,185 | #24,166 |
| 28273 | Charlotte, NC | 5.6 mi | $60,195 | #18,548 |
| 28203 | Charlotte, NC | 5.7 mi | $165,358 | #1,377 |
| 28209 | Charlotte, NC | 6.3 mi | $180,249 | #1,131 |
| 28202 | Charlotte, NC | 6.5 mi | $124,530 | #2,684 |
| 28210 | Charlotte, NC | 6.9 mi | $157,496 | #1,553 |
| 28216 | Charlotte, NC | 7.2 mi | $57,624 | #20,162 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 722 ZIP codes in North Carolina and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.