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ZIP 28083

Pop. 28,095·Cabarrus County·116th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,663/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$302
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ZIP 28083 · $1,663
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,956/yr
At $1,663/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCabarrus County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -1.7% 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
$1,278 → $1,663
up 30.1%
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 $385 per month, settling near $1,663 after starting the period at $1,278. Household income in the area moved from $51,504 to $66,257 across the same window, up 28.6% versus 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28083 covers Kannapolis, NC. The median rent here is $1,663/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

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

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28083?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28083 (Kannapolis, NC) is $1,663. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28083 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28083's median rent of $1,663/mo is $302 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 28083 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #116 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,663/mo.

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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,663/mo in ZIP 28083. The local median household income is $66,257/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28083?

Rent in ZIP 28083 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28083 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28083 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,663/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($66,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28083 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28083 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of ZIP 28083 households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28083 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28083 compare to the rest of Kannapolis?

ZIP 28083 is more affordable than Kannapolis overall. At $1,663/mo, it's $4 below the Kannapolis citywide median of $1,667/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28083 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28083 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,663/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 28083's median household income ($66,257/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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