Kannapolis North Carolina Map

About Kannapolis, North Carolina

Kannapolis is a locality in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 57,890. The population density is 624.0 people per km². Kannapolis is located at 35.4874°N, 80.6217°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28027.

Kannapolis rises from the rolling Piedmont landscape, a testament to the enduring spirit of industry and community. It lies 5.9 miles north-north-west of Concord, NC (from Concord, NC: bearing 336°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-west of China Grove. The terrain here, a gentle swell of earth, is crisscrossed by drainage ditches and the occasional stand of mature trees that hint at earlier forests. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles, especially after a spring rain, and the skies, vast and open, frequently display a remarkable clarity, allowing for a vivid impression of the sun’s westward descent, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. The character of Kannapolis is one of quiet resilience, a place where the echoes of its past are palpable in the sturdy brick buildings and the friendly nods exchanged on shaded sidewalks. The pulse of Kannapolis has long been tied to the rhythm of textiles, a legacy forged in the sprawling mills that once dominated its skyline. This industrial heritage, though transformed, still shapes the local economy, with a growing presence in biotechnology and advanced manufacturing now complementing the traditional backbone. The city’s founding, inextricably linked to the Cannon Mills empire, imbued it with a unique cultural identity, a sense of shared purpose that persists even as the landscape of work evolves. The legacy of J.W. Cannon Sr. and his vision for a self-contained mill village can still be felt in the thoughtful street planning and the enduring sense of place that defines Kannapolis.

About This Kannapolis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kannapolis, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.487361, -80.621734. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kannapolis and Cabarrus County.

Detailed location data for Kannapolis includes the ZIP code (28083), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Cabarrus County (Concord), and school district assignment (Cabarrus County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kannapolis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.