28081 ZIP Code – Kannapolis, North Carolina
ZIP code 28081 is a large ZIP code located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, within Cabarrus County with a population of approximately 27,527 residents. At $64,180, the median household income here runs near the North Carolina average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $216,400, below the national average, with 73.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $991 is near the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
At 4.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 26.0%, near the national average. The median age is 38.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28088, 28083, 28023.
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ZIP 28081 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28081 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $216k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $991 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28088 – Landis
- 28083 – Kannapolis
- 28023 – China Grove
- 28027 – Concord
- 28036 – Davidson
- 28115 – Mooresville
- 28125 – Mount Ulla
- 28025 – Concord
- 28031 – Cornelius
- 28262 – Charlotte
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28088 | LANDIS | 3,094 | $57,143 |
| 28083 | KANNAPOLIS | 25,746 | $57,054 |
| 28023 | CHINA GROVE | 15,703 | $57,670 |
| 28027 | CONCORD | 79,079 | $87,934 |
| 28036 | DAVIDSON | 21,492 | $133,676 |