28208 — Charlotte, NC
Professional Services Market Targeting Score
ZIP 28208 is predominantly rental (39% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $55K and a median home value of $236K — earning a high Professional Services targeting score of 80/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28208
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Charlotte |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 40,197 |
| Total Households | 16,548 |
| Median Household Income | $55K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 6,518 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 39% |
| Median Home Value | $236K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 54% |
| Median Resident Age | 34 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1971 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 68% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 21% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 11% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 28208 score 80/100 for Professional Services?▾
The score of 80/100 is driven by: +5 16,548 households (x0.5); +8 median income $55K (x1.2); +4 median home value $236K (x0.8). Each signal is weighted for the Professional Services 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 28208 to my Professional Services service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Professional Services operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 28208. 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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