University
Zip Code: 28262, 28269
2020 Population: 135,794
2020 Median Household Income: $46,236
2020 Median Age: 30.2
2020 Population (Age 25-44): 35.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.5%
The University area is home to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and its nearly 30,000 students and staff. Several of the university’s research centers make the neighborhood a hub for innovation. Companies including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Red Ventures operate large research and development and customer service centers in University Research Park.
HOMES IN UNIVERSITY
HOMES & NEIGHBORHOODS
Select Mecklenburg County Neighborhoods
BALLANTYNE
Ballantyne, spans about 2,000 acres in south Charlotte. Located along the South Carolina border, Ballantyne offers upscale living with shopping and dining options
CORNELIUS
Cornelius is a small town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County. The town is rich in history and boasts a highly diverse community
DAVIDSON
Davidson, located in northern Mecklenburg County, is home to Davidson College, as well as on the shores of Lake Norman
ELIZABETH
Elizabeth, southeast of uptown Charlotte, takes its name from Elizabeth College, a small Lutheran women’s college founded in 1897
HUNTERSVILLE
Just 12 miles north of Charlotte, Huntersville is a family-friendly town with close proximity to Lake Norman and one of the fastest growing areas
MADISON PARK / SELWYN VILLAGE
Nestled between Myers Park to the east and South Park to the south, Madison Park is a mostly residential area with short commutes to Uptown
MYERS PARK
Myers Park is a mainly residential area just south of uptown and has the highest concentration of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mecklenburg County
NODA / PLAZA MIDWOOD
NoDa, the historic arts district just north of uptown Charlotte, and Plaza Midwood, located northeast of uptown Charlotte, are two of the county’s most eclectic neighborhoods
SOUTHPARK
SouthPark is one of the biggest neighborhoods in Mecklenburg County, spanning much of the southern portion, and is also a well- known retail hub
SOUTHEND / DILWORTH
Just south of uptown, the neighboring districts of South End and Dilworth offer a variety of apartments and bungalow style homes.
UNIVERSITY
The University area is home to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and its nearly 30,000 students and staff, making the neighborhood a hub for innovation
UPTOWN
Uptown Charlotte is the urban core of the city and is the second largest financial center in the country, offering museums, sports venues and a variety of restaurants and nightlife