28081 ZIP Code
Kannapolis, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28081 |
| City/Town: | Kannapolis |
| County: | Cabarrus |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,527 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,180 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,732 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,609 |
| Median Home Value: | $216,400 |
| Land Area: | 30.3 sq miles
78.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5028, -80.6702 |
Population Information (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,527 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,474 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,053 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,672 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,663 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,493 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,664 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,345 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,706 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,024 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,417 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,897 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,717 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,681 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 969 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 279 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $216,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $991 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,609 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,189 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,420 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,879 | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,310 | 32.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,690 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 633 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,097 | 11.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,631 | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,846 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,866 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,779 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,838 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,180 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,614 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,424 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,732 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,074 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,252 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 791 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,308 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,401 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,986 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 791 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 74 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,154 | 73.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,607 | 16.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 229 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,198 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,319 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,839 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,273 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,851 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 386 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 288 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 748 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 435 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 363 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,235 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 662 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,379 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,758 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,201 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,785 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 756 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 615 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,158 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,189 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 183 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,322 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 114 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,031 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,527 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 469 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,879 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 634 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 766 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,810 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,874 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 688 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 845 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 513 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,077 | 87.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,687 | 60.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,074 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,342 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,988 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,095 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,417 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 562 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 278 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,723 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,703 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 93 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 175 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 431 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 247 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 226 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 305 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,429 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 190 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,416 | 12.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,638 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,607 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 866 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,233 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,150 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,082 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 899 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,528 | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 366 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 648 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,279 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,337 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,546 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 433 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,542 | 34.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 414 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,950 | 58.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 176 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 73 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 824 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,433 | 23.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,605 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,327 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 239 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 845 | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,010 | 14.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 924 | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,016 | 29.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,452 | 21.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 231 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 162 | 2.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,460 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $383 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $991 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,189 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,156 | 50.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,135 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,405 | 13.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,634 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,765 | 37.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,756 | 27.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,787 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,791 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,541 | 51.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 151 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 880 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,299 | 30.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,562 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 371 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 153 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,429 | 52.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,798 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 811 | 12.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,442 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,034 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,419 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,523 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 414 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,799 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,310 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,948 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,141 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 531 | 24.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,507 | 70.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 264 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 103 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,820 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 119 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,707 | 1434.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,707 | 1434.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,707 | 1434.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 65 | 54.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 28.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,279 | 1074.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,855 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,103 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,752 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,373 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 93 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 154 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 132 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,189 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,296 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Kannapolis, NC28081