Union County, NC ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Union County, North Carolina: 28173, 28110, 28079, 28104, 28112, 28103, 28174 and 28108. The Census Bureau counts 250,958 residents in the county, with a median household income of $102,900 and a median home value of $417,300. Median household income ranges from $71,136 in 28174 to $150,597 in 28173. Its largest communities include Indian Trail, Monroe, Matthews, Waxhaw and Stallings.
Union County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 250,958 |
| Households | 84,237 |
| Median household income | $102,900 |
| Median home value | $417,300 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Median rent | $1,496 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 250,703 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 84,217 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $71,136 (28174) to $150,597 (28173) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $109,947 |
| Homeowners | 81.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 154 routes, 97,950 homes (7 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Union County: 28173 ($150,597)
- Most residents: 28173 (65,274 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28104 (90.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28173 (51.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 28174 (24.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28174 (29.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 28173 ($608,000)
Every ZIP code in Union County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28173 | Waxhaw | 65,274 | 20,430 | $150,597 | $608,000 | 90.0% | 51.4% | 10.8% | 38 | 23,584 | 100% of its land |
| 28110 | Monroe | 56,971 | 19,464 | $83,480 | $342,600 | 75.0% | 37.5% | 9.1% | 36 | 25,619 | 100% of its land |
| 28079 | Indian Trail | 43,035 | 14,392 | $100,516 | $395,700 | 79.3% | 42.6% | 11.1% | 26 | 18,476 | 100% of its land |
| 28104 | Matthews | 36,641 | 12,889 | $138,017 | $533,500 | 90.6% | 41.1% | 8.7% | 24 | 15,065 | 97% of its land |
| 28112 | Monroe | 28,461 | 10,215 | $80,495 | $296,900 | 71.5% | 28.3% | 9.6% | 19 | 12,517 | 100% of its land |
| 28103 | Marshville | 10,714 | 4,101 | $76,924 | $248,200 | 81.5% | 30.8% | 7.5% | 7 | 4,350 | 98% of its land |
| 28174 | Wingate | 9,573 | 2,708 | $71,136 | $226,700 | 73.0% | 28.0% | 24.8% | 4 | 3,035 | 100% of its land |
| 28108 | Mineral Springs | 34 | 18 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Union County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Indian Trail — 42,036 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Monroe — 36,759 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Matthews — 30,577 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Waxhaw — 22,275 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Stallings — 16,886 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Weddington — 13,805 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Wesley Chapel — 9,090 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Unionville — 6,954 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Marvin — 6,692 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wingate — 4,425 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fairview — 3,619 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Lake Park — 3,431 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mineral Springs — 3,314 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Marshville — 2,615 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hemby Bridge — 2,096 residents · 1 ZIP code
- JAARS — 715 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Union County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
Price a mailing to Union County ZIP codes
EDDM guides
Pick carrier routes on the EDDM route map
Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Union County, NC?
- 28173, 28110, 28079, 28104, 28112, 28103, 28174 and 28108. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Union County?
- 250,958 residents in 84,237 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Union County?
- $102,900 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $71,136 (28174) to $150,597 (28173).
- Which Union County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28173, at $150,597, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Union County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Union County?
- For the 7 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 154 carrier routes reaching 97,950 residential and 4,693 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.