City

Cornelius, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecklenburg County  ·  North Carolina

👥31,021Population
💰$115,746Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$497,400Median Home Value▲ 78% above avg
🎓70.0%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 4.3%Asian: 2.4%Other: 4.8%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic6.3%
Black4.3%
Asian2.4%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads70.0% ▲ 81% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma241 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,416 (11.3%)
Some College1,141 (5.3%)
Associates2,634 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,998 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree12,999 (60.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 11.3%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 60.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad11.3%
Some College5.3%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate60.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,746 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$497,400 ▲ 78% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,587/mo
Total Housing Units14,194
Vacant Units1,106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
62%
About Cornelius, NC

Cornelius is a city in North Carolina, located in Mecklenburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,021 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Cornelius is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,746 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cornelius is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $497,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,587 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cornelius is highly educated. 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.94%).

Cornelius, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Cornelius
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28031 31,021 $115,746 $497,400 $1,587 3.9% 70.0% 72.1%