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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28146

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

Typical home value

$305,107[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+7.4%
vs metro
-9.0%
vs state
+7.2%
ZIP 28146 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28146 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28146 is worth $305,107 — 9.0% below the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,233 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,233[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
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,930[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Rowan 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 Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
31,292[3]
Median household income
$69,279[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+577[5]
Moved in
4,202
Moved out
3,625

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • East Rowan High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Rowan-Salisbury Schools

    1,072 students

  • Erwin Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rowan-Salisbury Schools

    812 students

  • Southeast Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rowan-Salisbury Schools

    630 students

  • Koontz Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rowan-Salisbury Schools

    568 students

  • Granite Quarry Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rowan-Salisbury Schools

    541 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$14,800

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$1,543
Loan principal$244,085
Down payment$61,021
Total interest paid$311,318

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 ratio1.59
Monthly cost to own$1,957
Monthly rent$1,233

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
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
35th percentile[2]
Property tax
45th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28146?
The typical home in 28146 is worth $305,107, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28146?
Home values in 28146 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28146?
A typical home in 28146 rents for about $1,233 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 28146?
The effective property tax rate in 28146 is 0.6% — roughly $1,930 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28146?
ZIP code 28146 has a population of 31,292 and a median household income of $69,279.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cramerton, NC

    Typical home
    $306,567
    Gross yield
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $303,163
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Statesville, NC

    Typical home
    $309,331
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Cleveland, NC

    Typical home
    $309,463
    Gross yield
  • SC

    Typical home
    $300,206
    Gross yield
  • Kannapolis, NC

    Typical home
    $298,307
    Gross yield
    6.6%

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