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Concord, NC
City in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28025, 28027.
Population
108,719
Land area
64.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,680
ZIP codes
2
Concord and its ZIP codes
Concord at a glance
- Concord is about 7.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $86,921, 20% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $353,700 (22% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,451 a month.
Local data for Concord, NC
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools32
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices4
- Parks36
- Grocery Stores44
- Restaurants373
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Concord, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,921
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$353,700
Median rent
$1,451/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,767), Mexican Americans (9,060), Irish Americans (7,809).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabarrus County. PPP loans are for Concord.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,049
91,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.18B
FY 2026, $5,238 per person
How people get to work
Concord, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Concord, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Concord, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Concord
2 in or overlapping Concord. Population shown
Cities near Concord
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KannapolisCity | 5 mi | 34.9 |
| HarrisburgTown | 6.4 mi | 12.6 |
| EnochvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4 |
| LandisTown | 9.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| China GroveTown | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| DavidsonTown | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| MidlandTown | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| LocustCity | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| HuntersvilleTown | 15 mi | 41.8 |
| CorneliusTown | 15 mi | 12.7 |
| FaithTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| MooresvilleTown | 16 mi | 27.4 |
| Mint HillTown | 16 mi | 24.6 |
| RockwellTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| StanfieldTown | 16 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Concord, NC in?
- Concord is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Concord, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Concord include 28025, 28027.
- What is the population of Concord, NC?
- About 108,719 people live in Concord, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Concord?
- Nearby places include Kannapolis (5 mi), Harrisburg (6.4 mi), Enochville (8.2 mi), Landis (9.9 mi), Mount Pleasant (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023