28173 ZIP Code
Waxhaw, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28173 |
| City/Town: | Waxhaw |
| County: | Union |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 62,501 |
| Median Household Income: | $144,544 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,577 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,442 |
| Median Home Value: | $501,200 |
| Land Area: | 106.3 sq miles
275.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9192, -80.7306 |
Population Information (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 62,501 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 31,675 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,826 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,846 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,747 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 6,265 | 10.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,529 | 10.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,849 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,505 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,460 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 12,730 | 20.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,818 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,291 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,236 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,720 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 505 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $501,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 10.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,562 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,442 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,626 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 816 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 17,474 | 89.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,152 | 11.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,265 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 770 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,129 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,941 | 15.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,811 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,225 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14,357 | 36.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,032 | 20.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28173 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $144,544 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $184,488 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,024 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,577 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 32,589 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,500 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,082 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,752 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,976 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,771 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,684 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 69 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 47,122 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,719 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 122 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,968 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,124 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,441 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,893 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,390 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,095 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,040 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 271 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,984 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28173 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 417 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 155 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 371 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 604 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 805 | 4.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,251 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,264 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,276 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,861 | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,622 | 33.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28173 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,926 | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,988 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 214 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 117 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 233 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 7,644 | 24.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28173 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,859 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,035 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 746 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,557 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 983 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 682 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 5,896 | 18.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,984 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,250 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,464 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,404 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 542 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 59,540 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 53,855 | 86.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,504 | 18.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,900 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28173 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,677 | 90.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,552 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,732 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 438 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 167 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 669 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28173 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 18,612 | 91.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 605 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 20 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 266 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 112 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 128 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 686 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28173 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 471 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,689 | 27.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 7,864 | 38.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,427 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,606 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 833 | 4.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 217 | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 183 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 71 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 81 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28173 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 94 | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,476 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,222 | 25.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,820 | 33.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 6,646 | 32.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28173 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,509 | 58.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 841 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,977 | 35.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 175 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 87 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28173 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 200 | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,059 | 15.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,073 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,294 | 37.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28173 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 288 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 243 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 476 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 579 | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,673 | 9.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,450 | 31.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,321 | 41.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,444 | 8.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28173 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,410 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $633 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,562 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 15,066 | 76.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 8,994 | 45.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,111 | 5.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,620 | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 10,604 | 54.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,268 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28173 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,431 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,069 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 15,866 | 64.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 317 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,014 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,352 | 21.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28173 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 19,672 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 680 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,000 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9,224 | 46.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,087 | 30.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,681 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,936 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,590 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 62,440 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,242 | 6.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 455 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,154 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,633 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28173 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,586 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,260 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,811 | 24.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,229 | 72.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,683 | 37.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 220 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28173 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 55,728 | 89.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 897 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,773 | 755.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,773 | 755.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,773 | 755.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,290 | 143.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 474 | 52.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,647 | 183.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 193 | 21.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28173 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 59,655 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 51,692 | 86.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,963 | 13.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,242 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,587 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,794 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 340 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28173 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,327 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
Waxhaw, NC28173