City

Waxhaw, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  North Carolina

👥63,503Population
💰$146,196Median HH Income▲ 92% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$558,500Median Home Value▲ 100% above avg
🎓65.8%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 7.6%Asian: 8%Other: 4%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic7.9%
Black7.6%
Asian8.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads65.8% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma466 (1.2%)
HS Graduate5,571 (14.5%)
Some College3,186 (8.3%)
Associates3,897 (10.2%)
Bachelors3,078 (8%)
Graduate Degree22,187 (57.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 14.5%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 57.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad14.5%
Some College8.3%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate57.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$146,196 ▲ 92% above avg
Median Home Value$558,500 ▲ 100% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,700/mo
Total Housing Units20,801
Vacant Units845

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
66%
About Waxhaw, NC

Waxhaw is a city in North Carolina, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 63,503 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Waxhaw is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $146,196 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waxhaw is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $558,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,700 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waxhaw is highly educated. 65.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.02%).

Waxhaw, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Waxhaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28173 63,503 $146,196 $558,500 $1,700 3.2% 65.8% 89.4%