28214 — Charlotte, NC
Electrical Market Targeting Score
ZIP 28214 is a strongly owner-occupied area (76% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $86K and a median home value of $296K — earning a high Electrical targeting score of 87/100. The high single-family detached share (86%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28214
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Charlotte |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 43,837 |
| Total Households | 15,121 |
| Median Household Income | $86K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 11,446 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76% |
| Median Home Value | $296K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 86% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1997 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 39% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 45% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 16% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 28214 score 87/100 for Electrical?▾
The score of 87/100 is driven by: +9 owner-occupied 76% (x1.2); +5 15,121 households; +5 median income $86K. Each signal is weighted for the Electrical vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 28214 to my Electrical service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Electrical operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 28214. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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