ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 28083

Part of Kannapolis, NC

Pop. 28,095·Cabarrus County·157th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,532/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$400

Reported rents

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ZIP 28083 · $1,532

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,140

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR+

$2,130

Research median

$1,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 28083 usually run 1.1% below trend in April and 1.6% above it in July, about $41 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 28083 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 28083 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,257) is $1,656 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,330); a 3-bedroom is $1,670.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 28083. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,384/yr

At $1,532/mo median

Location

CityKannapolis

StateNC

CountyCabarrus County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28083 (Kannapolis, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,095

Median income

$66,257

Median age

37.9

Renters

35.6%

Age distribution

21.9%

23.8%

26%

13.4%

14.9%

Under 1821.9%

18–3423.8%

35–5426%

55–6413.4%

65+14.9%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

56.8%

25.8%

15.8%

White56.8%

Black25.8%

Hispanic15.8%

Asian1.5%

Education (25+)

32.1%

35.6%

21.1%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma32.1%

Some college35.6%

Bachelor's+21.1%

Housing tenure

64.4%

35.6%

Owner64.4%

Renter35.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28083 in Kannapolis, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,138 → $1,532

up 34.6%

Income

$51,504 → $66,257

up 28.6%

Population

25,652 → 28,095

up 9.5%

Renter share

42.5% → 35.6%

-6.9 pts

Bachelor's+

16.4% → 21.1%

+4.7 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 28083 in Kannapolis, NC has climbed by $394 per month, settling near $1,532 after starting the period at $1,138. Household income in the area moved from $51,504 to $66,257 across the same window, up 28.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,652 to 28,095 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% change. About 35.6% of households rent today, against 42.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.4% to 21.1%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 28083 in Kannapolis, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 28083 covers Kannapolis, NC. The median rent here is $1,532/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,257/yr), ZIP 28083 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28083?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/mo in ZIP 28083. The local median household income is $66,257/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28083?

Rent in ZIP 28083 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 28083?

Asking rents in ZIP 28083 are usually lowest in April, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $41 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 28083 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28083 is one of the more affordable among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #157 of 230 at $1,532/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 28083 changed +1.9%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.