Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,837 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 35,802 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 17,362 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 19,644 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 15,276 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 52,896 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,441 ▲ 12% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,803 ▲ 8% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,356/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 92,420 |
| Vacant Units | 10,868 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cabarrus County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 231,853 residents. With a median age of 38.02, it is a middle-aged county.
Cabarrus County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,441 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Cabarrus County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $301,803 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,355. Homeownership rates are high at 71.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cabarrus County are majority White (58.63%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Cabarrus County, NC is a middle-income area in North Carolina. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28025 | Concord | 57,510 | $79,271 | $264,100 | $1,223 | 6.2% | 44.1% |
| 28027 | Concord | 79,429 | $89,101 | $341,900 | $1,433 | 3.9% | 54.4% |
| 28075 | Harrisburg | 21,562 | $140,739 | $444,000 | $2,257 | 3.1% | 65.5% |
| 28081 | Kannapolis | 29,071 | $69,167 | $257,300 | $1,080 | 4.6% | 37.7% |
| 28083 | Kannapolis | 28,474 | $60,563 | $194,300 | $1,120 | 5.1% | 31.4% |
| 28107 | Midland | 9,638 | $96,632 | $352,000 | $1,197 | 1.9% | 51.5% |
| 28124 | Mount Pleasant | 6,169 | $76,600 | $267,500 | $1,078 | 3.2% | 42.6% |