Mooresville, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28117
Iredell County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,454
- 343/sq mi High-density area
- $112,976
- Median income Above-median income area
- $615,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mooresville pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 343
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28117 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28117 (Mooresville, NC) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.1 in 2023 to 267.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28117 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, with 35,454 residents across 103.3 square miles, a density of 343 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28117 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,976 (63% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,344. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $615,200 (137% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 67.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,698.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iredell County, so 28117 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mooresville, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28117.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
276 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
266 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
225 establishments
- Construction
Construction
197 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
174 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28117, Mooresville, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,454
Population
103.3
Area (sq mi)
343
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28117?
44.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
8.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$112,976
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$69,344
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28117 ranks nationally
Mooresville, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$112,976 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,225housing units
22,225
Total Housing Units
19,564
Occupied Units
2,661
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$615,200
Median Home Value
+137% vs state ZIP avg
$1,698
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28117 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 169 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 191 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 236 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 258 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 267 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,087 business establishments in ZIP 28117, employing approximately 31,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,629,784,000.
2,087
Businesses
31,650
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 276 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 266 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 225 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 197 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 174 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 168 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 162 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 123 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 116 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 113 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 83 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 35 | 1.7% |
| Information | 21 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28117 vs 28682 →
ZIP 28117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28117
Mooresville (28117)
35,454 residents
- 28115
Mooresville (28115)
34,339 residents
- 28031
Cornelius (28031)
24,390 residents
- 28037
Denver (28037)
18,287 residents
- 28036
Davidson (28036)
14,654 residents
- 28166 8,619
Troutman (28166)
8,619 residents
- 28673 5,919
Sherrills Ford (28673)
5,919 residents
- 28682 1,129
Terrell (28682)
1,129 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28117 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28036
Davidson (28036)
$156,496 median income
- 28682
Terrell (28682)
$129,390 median income
- 28031
Cornelius (28031)
$113,368 median income
- 28117
Mooresville (28117)
$112,976 median income
- 28037
Denver (28037)
$111,703 median income
- 28673
Sherrills Ford (28673)
$99,688 median income
- 28166
Troutman (28166)
$93,511 median income
- 28115
Mooresville (28115)
$87,787 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28117 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28117, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,454 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28117 in?
ZIP code 28117 (Mooresville) is located in Iredell County, North Carolina. Iredell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iredell-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28117?
ZIP code 28117 in Mooresville, NC has a population of 35,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28117?
The median household income in ZIP 28117 is $112,976, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28117?
The median home value in ZIP 28117 is $615,200, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28117 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28117?
ZIP code 28117 has 2,087 business establishments employing approximately 31,650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28117 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (276), Health care and social assistance (266), Retail trade (225). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28117 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28117?
In ZIP code 28117, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28117 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28117?
In ZIP code 28117, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28117 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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