10 Highest Income ZIP Codes in North Carolina

The top ZIP code for median household income in North Carolina is 28207 (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County), with a median household income of $212,348. Across the top 10 highest income ZIP codes in North Carolina, median household income ranges from $212,348 to $137,088, covering communities from Charlotte to Oak Ridge.

Rank	ZIP	City	County	Median Household Income	Population
1	28207	Charlotte	Mecklenburg County	$212,348	9,709
2	27562	New Hill	Wake County	$168,804	5,044
3	28480	Wrightsville Beach	New Hanover County	$165,682	2,727
4	27608	Raleigh	Wake County	$155,433	12,522
5	27310	Oak Ridge	Guilford County	$149,743	8,573
6	28733	Fontana Dam	Graham County	$147,738	55
7	28173	Waxhaw	Union County	$146,196	63,503
8	28036	Davidson	Mecklenburg County	$144,920	21,824
9	28075	Harrisburg	Cabarrus County	$140,739	21,562
10	27502	Apex	Wake County	$137,088	47,436

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Rankings are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, vintage 2019 to 2023, joined to USPS ZIP Code Tabulation Areas. We rank by median household income and surface the top 10 ZIP codes within North Carolina. Values reflect ZCTA-level estimates and may differ slightly from city-level figures. Compiled and reviewed by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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Reviewed by Zip Code Near Me Data Team. Last verified June 13, 2026.

10 Highest Income ZIP Codes in North Carolina

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