City

Kannapolis, NC

3 ZIP codes  ·  Cabarrus County  ·  North Carolina

👥57,545Population
💰$64,910Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$226,127Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 21.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic13.9%
Black21.5%
Asian1.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,097 (3%)
HS Graduate11,726 (32.4%)
Some College5,276 (14.6%)
Associates5,573 (15.4%)
Bachelors3,968 (11%)
Graduate Degree8,532 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College14.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,910 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$226,126 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units24,325
Vacant Units2,899

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Kannapolis, NC

Kannapolis is a city in North Carolina, located in Cabarrus County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 57,545 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Kannapolis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,909 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kannapolis is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,126, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,099 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kannapolis is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.76%).

Kannapolis, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kannapolis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28081 29,071 $69,167 $257,300 $1,080 4.6% 37.7% 70.7%
28083 28,474 $60,563 $194,300 $1,120 5.1% 31.4% 64.3%