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Mooresville, NC
Town in Iredell County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28115, 28117.
Population
52,381
Land area
27.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,914
ZIP codes
2
Mooresville and its ZIP codes
Mooresville at a glance
- Mooresville is about 8.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $89,647, 24% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $390,900 (35% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,626 a month.
Local data for Mooresville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mooresville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,647
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$390,900
Median rent
$1,626/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
45.5%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,521), Irish Americans (6,447), Italian Americans (3,571).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iredell County. PPP loans are for Mooresville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,457
81,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,112
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.42B
FY 2026, $7,608 per person
How people get to work
Mooresville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mooresville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
693
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mooresville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Mooresville
2 in or overlapping Mooresville. Population shown
Cities near Mooresville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman of IredellCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 10.1 |
| DavidsonTown | 7 mi | 6.5 |
| CorneliusTown | 8.8 mi | 12.7 |
| EnochvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4 |
| Lake Norman of CatawbaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 24.1 |
| TroutmanTown | 9.4 mi | 8.5 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| LandisTown | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| KannapolisCity | 12 mi | 34.9 |
| DenverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| ClevelandTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| HuntersvilleTown | 13 mi | 41.8 |
| China GroveTown | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| StatesvilleCity | 14 mi | 28.1 |
| LowesvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| ConcordCity | 16 mi | 64.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mooresville, NC in?
- Mooresville is in Iredell County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Mooresville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mooresville include 28115, 28117.
- What is the population of Mooresville, NC?
- About 52,381 people live in Mooresville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mooresville?
- Nearby places include Lake Norman of Iredell (6.6 mi), Davidson (7 mi), Cornelius (8.8 mi), Enochville (9.3 mi), Lake Norman of Catawba (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023