City

Mount Pleasant, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cabarrus County  ·  North Carolina

👥6,169Population
💰$76,600Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$267,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.5%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 7.9%Asian: 7.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White78.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Black7.9%
Asian7.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,034 (26.1%)
Some College473 (11.9%)
Associates730 (18.4%)
Bachelors745 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree945 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,600 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$267,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo
Total Housing Units2,452
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Mount Pleasant, NC

Mount Pleasant is a city in North Carolina, located in Cabarrus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,169 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Mount Pleasant is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,600 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Pleasant is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,078 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Pleasant is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Pleasant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28124 6,169 $76,600 $267,500 $1,078 3.2% 42.6% 87.2%