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Kannapolis, NC — ZIP 28081

Population: 29,075 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 28081 (Kannapolis, NC) is $298,292 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,500 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,662/month. 5 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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$298,292

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$298,292
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+123.9%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$300,557
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
$319,500
Median list price
$324,000
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
146
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,662/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,010/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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Cabarrus County Schools, Kannapolis City Schools
Schools include
Charles E Boger Elementary, Fred L Wilson Elementary, Shady Brook Elementary, North Kannapolis Elementary, Kannapolis Middle

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bypass 601 Ground Water Contamination (7.3 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
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,031
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,241
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,551

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (47 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Enochville Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER, W.G. (BILL) HEFNER SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER (SALSBURY)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
35.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,239
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

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 28081State medianUS median
Median home value$298,292$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$319,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market55 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,662/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,239$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 28081?
$298,292.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 28081?
$319,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 28081?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 28081?
Typical rent: $1,662/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 28081?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 28081 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 28081?
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 28081?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 28081?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 28081?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 28081 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 28081?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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