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Waxhaw, NC
Town in Union County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28173.
Population
22,275
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,827
ZIP codes
1
Waxhaw and its ZIP codes
Waxhaw at a glance
- Waxhaw is about 8.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $131,894, 82% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $549,400 (90% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,840 a month.
Local data for Waxhaw, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waxhaw, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$131,894
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$549,400
Median rent
$1,840/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
55.0%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,927), Irish Americans (2,627), Italian Americans (2,012).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Waxhaw.
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
PPP loans
$49.4M
1,410 loans, 6,508 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waxhaw, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home27.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waxhaw, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waxhaw, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Waxhaw
1 in or overlapping Waxhaw. Population shown
Cities near Waxhaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral SpringsTown | 3.2 mi | 8.2 |
| JAARSCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| WeddingtonTown | 5.7 mi | 17.5 |
| Wesley ChapelVillage | 5.9 mi | 9.7 |
| MarvinVillage | 6 mi | 6 |
| Van Wyck, SCTown | 8.4 mi | 10.4 |
| Unity, SCCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| MonroeCity | 10 mi | 32.2 |
| Indian TrailTown | 11 mi | 22.8 |
| Catawba, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10 |
| Lesslie, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Lake ParkVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Fort Mill, SCTown | 12 mi | 19.6 |
| StallingsTown | 13 mi | 8.4 |
| PinevilleTown | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| MatthewsTown | 13 mi | 17.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waxhaw, NC in?
- Waxhaw is in Union County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Waxhaw, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waxhaw include 28173.
- What is the population of Waxhaw, NC?
- About 22,275 people live in Waxhaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waxhaw?
- Nearby places include Mineral Springs (3.2 mi), JAARS (5.2 mi), Weddington (5.7 mi), Wesley Chapel (5.9 mi), Marvin (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023