28117 ZIP Code
Mooresville, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28117 |
| City/Town: | Mooresville |
| County: | Iredell |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,574 |
| Median Household Income: | $104,449 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,539 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,837 |
| Median Home Value: | $500,200 |
| Land Area: | 39.1 sq miles
101.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 15.7 sq miles
40.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5750, -80.8942 |
Population Information (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,574 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,860 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,714 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,169 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,697 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,273 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,295 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,686 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,095 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,623 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,799 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,545 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,356 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,271 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,130 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 635 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $500,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,494 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,837 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,724 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,113 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,747 | 68.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,977 | 31.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,454 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 178 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 649 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,301 | 15.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,215 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,529 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,030 | 36.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,552 | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $104,449 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $152,626 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,131 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,539 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,578 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,539 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,039 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,858 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,281 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,818 | 7.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,347 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 93 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,640 | 81.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,122 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,203 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 903 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,675 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,897 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,925 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,084 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 427 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 109 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,305 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28117 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 371 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 252 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 649 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 937 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,412 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,232 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,013 | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,584 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,067 | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,207 | 22.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28117 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,467 | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,203 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 129 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 283 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 311 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,525 | 18.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28117 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,199 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,026 | 12.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,122 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,564 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,271 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 364 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,149 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,310 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,014 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,912 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,311 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 274 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 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 (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,329 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,722 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,530 | 24.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,200 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28117 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,837 | 84.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,276 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,612 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 397 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 333 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 468 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28117 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,316 | 68.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,311 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 223 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 322 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 627 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,156 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,303 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 579 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28117 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 416 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,106 | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,817 | 32.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,078 | 24.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,733 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,064 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 443 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 123 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 17 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28117 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 112 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,734 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,807 | 18.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,296 | 30.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,322 | 30.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,566 | 12.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28117 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,977 | 37.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 447 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,145 | 59.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 50 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28117 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 471 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,595 | 24.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,163 | 43.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,495 | 29.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28117 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 438 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 125 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 487 | 3.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,721 | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,522 | 27.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,329 | 34.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,047 | 16.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28117 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,345 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,494 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,724 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,734 | 62.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,875 | 26.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,667 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,263 | 17.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,221 | 33.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,405 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28117 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,581 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,924 | 25.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,651 | 64.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 417 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,270 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,714 | 24.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28117 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,184 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 609 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 596 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,546 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,934 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,499 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,120 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,819 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,529 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,969 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 219 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,658 | 41.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,092 | 52.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28117 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,876 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,163 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,107 | 25.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,896 | 72.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 3,038 | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 160 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28117 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,211 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 604 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,363 | 722.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,363 | 722.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,363 | 722.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 641 | 106.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 354 | 58.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 52 | 8.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,189 | 196.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 278 | 46.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28117 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,405 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 40,564 | 89.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,841 | 10.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,125 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,080 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,522 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28117 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,724 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,383 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
Mooresville, NC28117