28031 ZIP Code
Cornelius, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28031 |
| City/Town: | Cornelius |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,324 |
| Median Household Income: | $111,823 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,925 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,807 |
| Median Home Value: | $447,400 |
| Land Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4752, -80.8937 |
Population Information (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,324 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,015 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,309 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,196 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,734 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,287 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,232 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,174 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,532 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,052 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,759 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,247 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,221 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,622 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,002 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 266 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $447,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,498 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,807 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,845 | 93.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 962 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,252 | 72.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,593 | 28.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,701 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 345 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 171 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,301 | 10.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,050 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,027 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,525 | 39.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,282 | 19.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28031 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $111,823 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $175,817 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $151,539 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,925 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,857 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,277 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 580 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,690 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,491 | 88.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 989 | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 774 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,883 | 85.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,424 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 151 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 865 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 337 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,664 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,288 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,813 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 644 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 167 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 141 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 861 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28031 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 425 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 127 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 568 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 757 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,244 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,297 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,407 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,023 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,746 | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,251 | 25.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28031 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,267 | 67.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 835 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 116 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 149 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,367 | 22.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28031 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 627 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,278 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 388 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,829 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 785 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 455 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,280 | 14.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,401 | 15.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,919 | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,459 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 644 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 172 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,775 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,306 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,245 | 23.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,549 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28031 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,162 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,005 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,173 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 200 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 216 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28031 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,563 | 62.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,353 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 191 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 377 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 550 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,315 | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,344 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 114 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28031 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 169 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,845 | 20.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,400 | 31.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,702 | 26.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,514 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 555 | 4.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 163 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 192 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 106 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 161 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28031 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 101 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 918 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,147 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,969 | 36.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,179 | 23.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,493 | 10.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28031 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,934 | 61.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,767 | 37.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 88 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28031 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 393 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,650 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,069 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,733 | 21.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28031 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 28 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 104 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 452 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,463 | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,306 | 35.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,893 | 20.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,869 | 20.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28031 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,065 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $661 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,498 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,845 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,239 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,702 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,494 | 11.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,471 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,800 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,908 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28031 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,653 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,951 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,451 | 63.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 196 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 920 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,222 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28031 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,491 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 554 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 279 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,284 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,906 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,468 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,605 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,457 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,324 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,027 | 6.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 114 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 747 | 36.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,166 | 57.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28031 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,639 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,483 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,118 | 47.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,918 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,328 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 447 | 10.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,668 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 557 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,656 | 476.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,656 | 476.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,656 | 476.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 707 | 126.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 112 | 20.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 792 | 142.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 180 | 32.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28031 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,128 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,814 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,314 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,113 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 725 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 248 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 228 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28031 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,845 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,534 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Cornelius, NC28031