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Monroe, NC
City in Union County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28110.
Population
36,759
Land area
32.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,142
ZIP codes
1
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 5.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $72,540, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,100 (7% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,246 a month.
Local data for Monroe, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools12
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices2
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants163
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities12
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Monroe, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,540
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$309,100
Median rent
$1,246/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,536), Irish Americans (2,860), German Americans (2,631).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,474
78,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,528
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $5,275 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Monroe
1 in or overlapping Monroe. Population shown
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley ChapelVillage | 5 mi | 9.7 |
| UnionvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 29.2 |
| Lake ParkVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Indian TrailTown | 5.5 mi | 22.8 |
| Hemby BridgeTown | 6.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Mineral SpringsTown | 7.6 mi | 8.2 |
| StallingsTown | 7.6 mi | 8.4 |
| WingateTown | 8.3 mi | 2.6 |
| WeddingtonTown | 8.4 mi | 17.5 |
| MatthewsTown | 9.9 mi | 17.1 |
| FairviewTown | 10 mi | 30 |
| WaxhawTown | 10 mi | 12.2 |
| Mint HillTown | 12 mi | 24.6 |
| MarshvilleTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| MarvinVillage | 13 mi | 6 |
| JAARSCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, NC in?
- Monroe is in Union County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Monroe, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monroe include 28110.
- What is the population of Monroe, NC?
- About 36,759 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Wesley Chapel (5 mi), Unionville (5.2 mi), Lake Park (5.4 mi), Indian Trail (5.5 mi), Hemby Bridge (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023