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ZIP Code 28031
Cornelius, NC, Mecklenburg County
Population
31,733
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
2,270
City
Cornelius
ZIP 28031 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28031 at a glance
- ZIP 28031 (Cornelius) is about 10 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $113,368, 57% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $547,400 (89% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,747 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28031
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28031, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,368
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$547,400
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,747/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
62.4%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,373
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,432
$642M annual payroll
PPP loans
$103M
1,553 loans
Campaign donations
$831K
10% D, 36% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28031, 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
90° / 32°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28031, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.8%
U.S. 33.3% -7.5 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28031?
- ZIP code 28031 is in Cornelius, NC (Mecklenburg County).
- What county is ZIP code 28031 in?
- ZIP code 28031 is mostly in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28031?
- About 31,733 people live in the 28031 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.