28081 ZIP Code — Kannapolis, NC
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28081 is located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, within Cabarrus County. It covers approximately 30.27 square miles and serves a population of 27,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704.
About ZIP code 28081
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $64,180. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
27,527
population
30.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28081 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28081
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kannapolis | Acceptable |
| Kannapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28088 Landis (4.7 mi)
28027 Concord (5.5 mi)
28027 Concord (5.5 mi)
28083 Kannapolis (5.7 mi)
28036 Davidson (6.9 mi)
28036 Davidson (6.9 mi)
28023 China Grove (6.9 mi)
28023 China Grove (6.9 mi)
28115 Mooresville (7.8 mi)
28125 Mount Ulla (11.3 mi)
28031 Cornelius (12 mi)
28025 Concord (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,527 |
| Population density | 909 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.4997 |
| Longitude | -80.6765 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.4% | 37.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.8% | 22.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
27,527
Population
909
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$64,180
Median household income
$34,224
Per capita income
$216,400
Median home value
$991
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
8,299
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
819
Under 5
853
814
5–9
849
1,220
10–14
1,273
815
15–19
849
658
20–24
687
1,814
25–34
1,892
1,970
35–44
2,054
1,673
45–54
1,744
929
55–59
968
841
60–64
876
1,312
65–74
1,369
474
75–84
495
137
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,054 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 20,473 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,929 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.6%
Black or African American
15.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,154 | 68.6% |
| Black or African American | 4,607 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,839 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,319 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 1,198 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 229 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.4% | 37.4% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 32.7% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.8% | 22.7% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $64,180 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,400 |
| Median rent / month | $991 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 12.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.8% |
| Electricity | 58.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,156 | 50.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 994 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,405 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,634 | 25.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,765 | 37.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,756 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 30.2% |
| Married | 51.4% | 46.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 371 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,429 | 52.3% |
| High school | 1,798 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 811 | 12.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Retail trade
14.2%
Professional & management
13.7%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Construction
7.8%
Other services
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.5% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
20.8%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 20.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,034 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.7% |
| No insurance | 12.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,855 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,236 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,105 | 4.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 83 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,820 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 25,701 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,419 | 63.3% |
| Foreign born | 119 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,707 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 543 | 31.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,932 | 14.3% |
| French | 2,468 | 9% |
| Italian | 1,757 | 6.4% |
| English | 135 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 65 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 23 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28081
What city is ZIP code 28081 in?
ZIP code 28081 is primarily assigned to Kannapolis, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28081 in?
ZIP code 28081 falls within Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 28081?
ZIP code 28081 has an estimated population of 27,527 residents, with a density of 909 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28081?
The median home value in ZIP code 28081 is $216,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28081?
The median household income in ZIP code 28081 is $64,180, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28081 in?
ZIP code 28081 observes the EST timezone.