Here is the official list of Charlotte’s 12 Boroughs,

each representing a distinct cultural and geographic identity within the city:

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1. Uptown Core (Center City / Four Wards, ZIP: 28202) — Charlotte’s historic and financial center, anchored by Trade & Tryon.

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2. South End & Rail District (ZIP: 28203 part) — A former industrial zone turned artsy urban corridor via light rail revival.

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3. Historic Crescent (Dilworth • Myers Park • Elizabeth, ZIP: 28207) — Elegant, tree-lined neighborhoods born of the streetcar era.

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4. SouthPark & Queens City (ZIPs: 28209, 28210 parts) — Upscale retail and business anchored by SouthPark Mall.

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5. NoDa–Optimist–Belmont Arts Axis (ZIP: 28205 parts) — Mill village reborn into a creative hub for food, art, and music.

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6. North End & Camp North End (ZIP: 28206) — Industrial legacy now fueling a creative and innovation district.

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7. Historic West End (ZIPs: 28208, 28216 parts) — African American cultural and educational core, home to Johnson C. Smith University.

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8. West Corridor & CLT Airport (ZIP: 28217) — Logistics and hospitality hub surrounding Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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9. Steele Creek & Lake Wylie Edge (ZIPs: 28273, 28278) — From rural roots to a fast-growing suburban powerhouse.

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10.  University City (ZIPs: 28262, 28213) — Innovation, education, and growth centered on UNC Charlotte.

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11. East Charlotte International (ZIPs: 28212, 28215 parts) — Multicultural enclave with vibrant immigrant communities.

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12. Plaza–Midwood & Commonwealth (ZIP: 28205 subset) — Historic suburb turned eclectic dining and nightlife destination.

    

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