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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28027

Cabarrus County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Typical home value

$417,165[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+46.9%
vs metro
+24.4%
vs state
+46.6%
ZIP 28027 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28027 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28027 is worth $417,165 — 24.4% above the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,702 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,702[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,372[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cabarrus County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
81,772[3]
Median household income
$92,219[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cabarrus County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,070[5]
Moved in
8,892
Moved out
7,822

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
22
Elementary
7
Middle
5
High
7
  • West Cabarrus High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cabarrus County Schools

    1,863 students

  • Cox Mill High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cabarrus County Schools

    1,757 students

  • Jay M Robinson High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cabarrus County Schools

    1,176 students

  • Northwest Cabarrus High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Cabarrus County Schools

    1,168 students

  • Harris Road Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cabarrus County Schools

    1,167 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$20,423

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,109
Loan principal$333,732
Down payment$83,433
Total interest paid$425,657

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.61
Monthly cost to own$2,739
Monthly rent$1,702

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
37th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28027?
The typical home in 28027 is worth $417,165, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28027?
Home values in 28027 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28027?
A typical home in 28027 rents for about $1,702 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 28027?
The effective property tax rate in 28027 is 0.8% — roughly $3,372 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28027?
ZIP code 28027 has a population of 81,772 and a median household income of $92,219.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lake Wylie CDP, SC

    Typical home
    $417,351
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $416,237
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Pineville, NC

    Typical home
    $420,748
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Belmont, NC

    Typical home
    $420,910
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Iron Station CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $422,865
    Gross yield
  • Mooresville, NC

    Typical home
    $409,371
    Gross yield
    5.6%

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