| ZIP Code | 28173 |
|---|---|
| City | Waxhaw |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code | 704/980 |
| Elevation | 631 ft |
| Latitude | 34.919177 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.730565 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.18 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.8% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 466 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,571 (14.5%) |
| Some College | 3,186 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 3,897 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,078 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,187 (57.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $146,196 ▲ 92% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $558,500 ▲ 100% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,700/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,801 |
| Vacant Units | 845 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,801 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 845 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.18 |
ZIP code 28173 is located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, within Union County. With a population of 63,503, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 28173 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $146,196 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28173 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $558,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,700 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 28173 is primarily White (72.02%). Residents are highly educated — 65.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28173 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 28173 in Waxhaw, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 63,503 residents, a median household income of $146,196, and a median home value of $558,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.