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Concord, NC — ZIP 28027

Population: 81,772 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28027 (Concord, NC) is $416,035 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $437,000 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,768/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,035

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$416,035
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+94.8%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$426,911
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$437,000
Median list price
$467,000
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
-4.9%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
195
For-sale inventory
329
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
263
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
92

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,768/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Carolina International School, Cabarrus Charter Academy, Cabarrus County Schools
Schools include
Carolina International School, Cabarrus Charter Academy, Northwest Cabarrus High, W R Odell Primary, Winecoff Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination (4.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
61,672
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,586

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (43 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH, DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,342 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
12.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,938
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,915
Average weekly wage
$952
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,768

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 28027State medianUS median
Median home value$416,035$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$437,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,768/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,938$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 28027?
$416,035.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28027?
$437,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28027?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28027?
Typical rent: $1,768/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28027?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 28027 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28027?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 28027?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28027?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination, 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 28027?
21 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28027 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28027?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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