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Cabarrus County, NC
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Population
236,133
Land area
361sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County at a glance
- Cabarrus County is about 3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $89,005 a year, 23% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $354,800 (23% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,414 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Concord (108,719), Kannapolis (57,890) and Harrisburg (19,633).
Local data for Cabarrus County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools62
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks36
- Post Offices9
- Parks68
- Grocery Stores66
- Restaurants545
- Affordable Housing15
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities19
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Cabarrus County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,005
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$354,800
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,414/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.9%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (25,243), Irish Americans (17,269), Mexican Americans (13,291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,049
91,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $5,238 per person
PPP loans
$287M
5,121 loans, 37,222 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$587K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cabarrus County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cabarrus County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
532
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
434
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cabarrus County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cabarrus County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cabarrus County, NC?
- Concord is the largest city or town in Cabarrus County, with about 108,719 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cabarrus County?
- Cabarrus County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28025, 28027, 28075, 28081, 28083.
- What is the population of Cabarrus County, NC?
- About 236,133 people live in Cabarrus County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cabarrus County?
- Cabarrus County borders Mecklenburg County, Union County, Iredell County, Rowan County, Stanly County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023