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Matthews, NC
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28105.
Population
30,577
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,787
ZIP codes
1
Matthews and its ZIP codes
Matthews at a glance
- Matthews is about 8.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $108,611, 50% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,100 (54% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,764 a month.
Local data for Matthews, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Matthews, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,611
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$445,100
Median rent
$1,764/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
55.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,401), Irish Americans (3,507), Italian Americans (1,874).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mecklenburg County. PPP loans are for Matthews.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,381
791,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.43B
FY 2026, $4,872 per person
PPP loans
$112M
1,593 loans, 15,181 jobs reported
How people get to work
Matthews, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Matthews, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
878
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,468
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matthews, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Matthews
1 in or overlapping Matthews. Population shown
Cities near Matthews
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StallingsTown | 2.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Mint HillTown | 4.2 mi | 24.6 |
| Indian TrailTown | 4.4 mi | 22.8 |
| Hemby BridgeTown | 4.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake ParkVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WeddingtonTown | 7.6 mi | 17.5 |
| Wesley ChapelVillage | 8.7 mi | 9.7 |
| CharlotteCity | 9 mi | 311.6 |
| MonroeCity | 9.9 mi | 32.2 |
| FairviewTown | 10 mi | 30 |
| UnionvilleTown | 11 mi | 29.2 |
| MarvinVillage | 11 mi | 6 |
| PinevilleTown | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| Mineral SpringsTown | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| WaxhawTown | 13 mi | 12.2 |
| HarrisburgTown | 13 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matthews, NC in?
- Matthews is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Matthews, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Matthews include 28105.
- What is the population of Matthews, NC?
- About 30,577 people live in Matthews, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matthews?
- Nearby places include Stallings (2.7 mi), Mint Hill (4.2 mi), Indian Trail (4.4 mi), Hemby Bridge (4.6 mi), Lake Park (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023