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Kannapolis, NC
City in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28027, 28081, 28083.
Population
57,890
Land area
34.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,657
ZIP codes
3
Kannapolis and its ZIP codes
Kannapolis at a glance
- Kannapolis is about 7.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $73,836, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,400 (4% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,319 a month.
Local data for Kannapolis, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kannapolis, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,836
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$276,400
Median rent
$1,319/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,109), Irish Americans (4,609), Mexican Americans (3,493).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabarrus County. PPP loans are for Kannapolis.
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
$147M
2,484 loans, 19,275 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kannapolis, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kannapolis, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kannapolis, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Kannapolis
3 in or overlapping Kannapolis. Population shown
Cities near Kannapolis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnochvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4 |
| ConcordCity | 5 mi | 64.7 |
| LandisTown | 5.1 mi | 3.4 |
| China GroveTown | 7 mi | 4.5 |
| DavidsonTown | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| HarrisburgTown | 11 mi | 12.6 |
| MooresvilleTown | 12 mi | 27.4 |
| FaithTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| RockwellTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| CorneliusTown | 14 mi | 12.7 |
| SalisburyCity | 15 mi | 23.1 |
| HuntersvilleTown | 16 mi | 41.8 |
| Lake Norman of IredellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.1 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kannapolis, NC in?
- Kannapolis is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Kannapolis, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kannapolis include 28027, 28081, 28083.
- What is the population of Kannapolis, NC?
- About 57,890 people live in Kannapolis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kannapolis?
- Nearby places include Enochville (3.5 mi), Concord (5 mi), Landis (5.1 mi), China Grove (7 mi), Davidson (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023