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Davidson, NC
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28036.
Population
15,660
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,410
ZIP codes
1
Davidson and its ZIP codes
Davidson at a glance
- Davidson is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 67th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $166,556 a year, about 2.3 times the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $687,700 (about 2.4 times the North Carolina figure) and median rent is $1,652 a month.
Local data for Davidson, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Davidson, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$166,556
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$687,700
Median rent
$1,652/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
75.8%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,460), Irish Americans (2,091), Scottish Americans (1,087).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mecklenburg County. PPP loans are for Davidson.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,381
791,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.43B
FY 2026, $4,872 per person
How people get to work
Davidson, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.3%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home30.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Davidson, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
878
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,468
0.8% 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 Davidson, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.5%
U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Davidson
1 in or overlapping Davidson. Population shown
Cities near Davidson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorneliusTown | 4.1 mi | 12.7 |
| HuntersvilleTown | 7 mi | 41.8 |
| MooresvilleTown | 7 mi | 27.4 |
| Lake Norman of IredellCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.1 |
| EnochvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.7 |
| KannapolisCity | 10 mi | 34.9 |
| LowesvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| ConcordCity | 12 mi | 64.7 |
| DenverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| LandisTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake Norman of CatawbaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 24.1 |
| China GroveTown | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| HarrisburgTown | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| Mount HollyCity | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| TroutmanTown | 16 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Davidson, NC in?
- Davidson is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Davidson, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Davidson include 28036.
- What is the population of Davidson, NC?
- About 15,660 people live in Davidson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Davidson?
- Nearby places include Cornelius (4.1 mi), Huntersville (7 mi), Mooresville (7 mi), Lake Norman of Iredell (7.3 mi), Enochville (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023