Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.6% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,055 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 30,576 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 14,597 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 16,810 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 12,463 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 47,187 (37.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,608 ▲ 34% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $378,387 ▲ 36% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,493/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 73,853 |
| Vacant Units | 3,993 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Union County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 208,309 residents. With a median age of 38.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Union County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $102,608 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Union County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $378,387 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,492. Homeownership rates are high at 80.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Union County are majority White (66.99%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Union County, NC is a upper-middle-income area in North Carolina. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28079 | Indian Trail | 40,820 | $97,602 | $352,000 | $1,895 | 4.8% | 51.9% |
| 28103 | Marshville | 11,058 | $75,000 | $230,900 | $1,006 | 4.1% | 35.5% |
| 28110 | Monroe | 55,807 | $81,221 | $302,600 | $1,313 | 4.2% | 35.8% |
| 28112 | Monroe | 27,651 | $74,853 | $272,300 | $1,124 | 4.6% | 34.6% |
| 28173 | Waxhaw | 63,503 | $146,196 | $558,500 | $1,700 | 3.2% | 65.8% |
| 28174 | Wingate | 9,439 | $71,115 | $212,400 | $1,069 | 6.2% | 27.5% |