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Charlotte ZIP codes: US ZIP code list for Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)

Quick answer

Charlotte, North Carolina has 12 US ZIP codes, running 28202 to 28269 inside Mecklenburg County. Each carries the same 7.25% combined sales tax rate. ZIP boundaries are postal delivery routes, not tax boundaries — a code that crosses a city or district line can hold more than one rate, so destination-based sellers should validate by full street address.

ZIP codes
12Median covered metro: 12
Number span
6828202 to 28269
Sorting prefixes
282USPS sectional centers
Sales tax
7.25%Same in every listed code

Charlotte ZIP code footprint

How Charlotte's ZIP footprint compares with national norms.

12 ZIP codes are listed for Charlotte, covering a population of 911,311. They span 68 numbers, 28202 through 28269. The median covered metro on this site lists 12 codes; Charlotte ranks 2 of 94 by count. Large metros carry more codes because USPS splits a delivery area once carrier volume outgrows one route cluster, not because the city is geographically bigger.

All 12 codes share the 282 prefix. That first trio is the sectional center facility — the USPS plant that sorts mail for the region — so every piece addressed to Charlotte passes through one facility. The range runs 28202 to 28269.

ZIP boundaries are carrier routes, not city limits. USPS redraws them when delivery volume shifts; North Carolina redraws tax and municipal lines on a different schedule entirely. A Charlotte mailing address does not prove an address sits inside Charlotte city limits, and a single code can straddle the boundary.

ZIP codes in Charlotte

All within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue rate tables · rates as published for 2026

Why ZIP-based rate lookup is unreliable

USPS redraws ZIP codes when carrier routes change. Tax jurisdictions move with annexations, county lines and voter-approved districts. The two never line up. In North Carolina, local jurisdictions set their own increments, so remote sellers should validate the full delivery address against the North Carolina Department of Revenue lookup at the time of sale.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this area.

How many ZIP codes does Charlotte have?
12. They run from 28202 to 28269 across 1 sectional center prefix (282), spanning 68 numbers.
What is the first ZIP code in Charlotte, NC?
28202 is the lowest-numbered code serving Charlotte. Numbering runs roughly northeast to west nationally, so Charlotte's 282 prefix reflects its position in the North Carolina sorting network, not its size.
Do all Charlotte ZIP codes have the same sales tax rate?
Inside Charlotte city limits, yes — 7.25% applies. A code that extends past the city line can carry a different rate on part of its territory. Validate by street address, not ZIP, when the sale is destination-based. Confirm current rates with your state revenue agency before filing.

Charlotte sales tax breakdown and calculator

Other Charlotte datasets on this site.

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